CVE-2008-1522 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published 26 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to ZyXEL Prestige routers using default credentials for admin and user accounts.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-1522?

CVE-2008-1522 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ZyXEL Prestige routers, including P-660 and P-661 models with firmware 3.40(AGD.2) through 3.40(AHQ.3), have (1) "user" as their default password for the "user" account and (2) "1234" as their default password for the "admin" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Weakness: CWE-16

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1522?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Zyxel Prestige 660, Zyxel Prestige 661, Zyxel Zynos.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1522?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-1522 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1522 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m9qp-9j2g-69h2.