PatchTheCVECVE-2006-5038: The FiWin SS28S WiFi VoIP SIP/Skype Phone, firmware version 01_02_07, has a hard-coded username and password,
CVE-2006-5038 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ss28s wifi voip sip skype phone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The FiWin SS28S WiFi VoIP SIP/Skype Phone, firmware version 01_02_07, has a hard-coded username and password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrative access via telnet.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.4% (top 16%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-09-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2006-5038?
ss28s wifi voip sip skype phone: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-5038 being exploited?
CVE-2006-5038 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2006-5038 affect?
CVE-2006-5038 affects ss28s wifi voip sip skype phone. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The FiWin SS28S WiFi VoIP SIP/Skype Phone, firmware version 01_02_07, has a hard-coded username and password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrative access via telnet.
How urgent is CVE-2006-5038?
Priority 47/100. High severity