CVE-2016-6552 Green Packet DX-350 uses default credentials
Remote attackers can gain privileged access to Green Packet DX-350 devices using default root credentials.
- 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-2016-6552?
CVE-2016-6552 is a critical vulnerability in Green Packet WiFi Access Point, published on 13 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Green Packet DX-350 uses non-random default credentials of: root:wimax. A remote network attacker can gain privileged access to a vulnerable device.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6552?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Greenpacket Dx-350 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6552?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6552 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6552 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6552 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Green Packet WiFi Access Point
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xxx-rh9w-rhw2.