CVE-2020-16137

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  "published": "2020-08-12T21:15:12.000",
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      "lang": "en",
      "value": "A privilege escalation issue in Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7937G 1-4-4-0 through 1-4-5-7 allows attackers to reset the credentials for the SSH administrative console to arbitrary values. Note: We cannot prove this vulnerability exists. Out of an abundance of caution, this CVE is being assigned to better serve our customers and ensure all who are still running this product understand that the product is end of life and should be removed or upgraded. For more information on this, and how to upgrade, refer to the CVE’s reference information"
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "** NO SOPORTADO CUANDO FUE ASIGNADO ** Un problema de escalada de privilegios en Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7937G versiones 1-4-4-0 hasta 1-4-5-7, permite a atacantes restablecer las credenciales de la consola administrativa SSH a valores arbitrarios. Nota: No podemos probar que esta vulnerabilidad exista. Por precaución, este CVE se asigna para brindar un mejor servicio a nuestros clientes y garantizar que todos los que aún usan este producto comprendan que el producto está al final de su vida útil y que debe ser eliminado o actualizado. Para más información sobre esto y cómo actualizar, consulte la información de referencia del CVE"
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  "lastModified": "2026-06-17T02:57:46.177",
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