CRITICAL
CVE-2011-2555
CWE-255Published: August 29, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Cisco TelePresence Recording Server 1.7.2.x before 1.7.2.1 has a default password for the root administrator account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify the configuration via an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCtr76182.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-2555 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
Cisco1 product(s)
telepresence recording server software
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-2555
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 29, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-2555 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.