CRITICAL
CVE-2010-3038
CWE-255Published: November 22, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing (UVC) System 5110 and 5115, when the Linux operating system is used, has a default password for the (1) root, (2) cs, and (3) develop accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the (a) FTP or (b) SSH daemon, aka Bug ID CSCti54008.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-3038 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-3038
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 22, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-3038 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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