ZyXEL Router Default Telnet Password Present

critical Nessus Plugin ID 10714

Synopsis

The remote host is a router with its default password set.

Description

The remote host is a ZyXEL router with a default password. An attacker could telnet to it and reconfigure it to lock the owner out and prevent him from using his Internet connection, or create a dial-in user to connect directly to the LAN attached to it.

Solution

Telnet to this router and set a password immediately.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 10714

File Name: zyxel_pwd.nasl

Version: 1.30

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 8/13/2001

Updated: 8/7/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/12/2002

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0571

BID: 3161

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