# CVE-2001-0372: Akopia Interchange 4.5.3 through 4.6.3 installs demo stores with a default group account :backup with no password, which allows a remote att

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2001-05-24 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Akopia Interchange 4.5.3 through 4.6.3 installs demo stores with a default group account :backup with no password, which allows a remote attacker to gain administrative access via the demo stores (1) barry, (2) basic, or (3) construct.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2499
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0337.html
- http://lists.akopia.com/pipermail/interchange-announce/2001/000009.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6273

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