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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2016-10401

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 w...

Vulnerability 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).

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ZyxelPk5001Z Firmware-
ZyxelPk5001Z-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10401?

CVE-2016-10401 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 w...

How severe is CVE-2016-10401?

CVE-2016-10401 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10401?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zyxel Pk5001Z Firmware, Zyxel Pk5001Z.