During a security review, you discover a newly deployed system with an interface that still uses the vendor’s original login. Remote connections are open with these unchanged credentials. Which factor raises a critical vulnerability in this scenario?
When a device retains its preset login details, unauthorized parties can connect using information that is known to be widely documented. Unpatched services require a recognized flaw to exploit, while weak token generation involves session handling. A restricted interface caption does not address the core issue of known credentials still functioning for remote access.
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