How severe is CVE-2011-2555?

CVE-2011-2555 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-2555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2555?

CVE-2011-2555 affects Cisco Telepresence Recording Server Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2555?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-2555 published?

CVE-2011-2555 was published on 2011-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2555

CVE-2011-2555 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Recording Server Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Recording Server Software
Published: 2011-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2555?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2011-2555?: CVE-2011-2555 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-2555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2555?: CVE-2011-2555 affects Cisco Telepresence Recording Server Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2555?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-2555 published?: CVE-2011-2555 was published on 2011-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_recording_server_software:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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