CVE-2001-0632 in Chilisoft
Summary
by MITRE
Sun Chili!Soft 3.5.2 on Linux and 3.6 on AIX creates a default admin username and password in the default installation, which can allow a remote attacker to gain additional privileges.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/05/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2001-0632 represents a critical security flaw in Sun Chili!Soft Application Server versions 3.5.2 for Linux and 3.6 for AIX operating systems. This issue stems from the default installation configuration that pre-configures administrative credentials, creating a persistent security risk across multiple platforms. The vulnerability specifically targets the application server's authentication mechanism and represents a fundamental misconfiguration that undermines the security posture of deployed systems.
The technical flaw manifests through the hardcoded administrative credentials that are automatically created during the default installation process. This configuration approach violates core security principles by implementing what is known as a "hardcoded credential" vulnerability, which aligns with CWE-798 and CWE-259 categories. The default username and password combination becomes a known vector for exploitation, allowing unauthorized remote access to administrative functions without requiring additional authentication mechanisms or privilege escalation techniques. Attackers can leverage this weakness to bypass normal authentication procedures and gain full administrative control over the affected server instances.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it provides attackers with the ability to modify server configurations, deploy malicious applications, access sensitive data, and potentially establish persistent backdoors within the network infrastructure. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where such application servers might be exposed to external networks. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1566 which covers credential access through default credentials.
Organizations utilizing affected versions of Sun Chili!Soft Application Server face significant risk of compromise when default installations are not properly secured through credential changes. The vulnerability remains exploitable throughout the lifetime of the affected software versions, creating ongoing security exposure for systems that fail to implement proper hardening procedures. Security professionals should prioritize identification of affected systems and immediate implementation of credential changes as the primary mitigation strategy. Additional protective measures include network segmentation to limit access to administrative interfaces, implementation of network access controls, and regular security audits to ensure that default configurations have been properly addressed. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure default configurations and the necessity of following security best practices during software deployment and system administration.