CVE-2016-10401 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Hardcoded root password allows remote attackers to gain root access on ZyXEL PK5001Z devices if a non-root account is compromised.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10401?
CVE-2016-10401 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ZyXEL PK5001Z devices have zyad5001 as the su password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain root access if a non-root account password is known (or a non-root default account exists within an ISP's deployment of these devices).
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10401?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zyxel Pk5001z Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10401?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10401 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10401 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10401 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2f5j-3w2j-7mxv.