ZyXEL Routers Default Web Account

critical Nessus Plugin ID 17304

Synopsis

The remote host is a router that uses a default web password.

Description

The remote host is a ZyXEL router with a default password set. An attacker could connect to the web interface and reconfigure it.

Solution

Change the password immediately.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 17304

File Name: zyxel_http_pwd.nasl

Version: 1.21

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 3/10/2005

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

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/12/2002

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0571, CVE-2001-1135

BID: 6671