H3-2022-0007
Telnet Port Exposed to the Internet
| Category | SECURITY_MISCONFIGURATION |
| Base Score | 4.0 |
Description
Telnet, an application protocol that is not encrypted, is exposed to the internet.
Impact
Attackers can leverage access to remote management services to gain an initial foothold in a company network. Attackers often gain access through credential attacks by obtaining passwords leaked in data breaches and by password spraying weak passwords.