CVE-2017-7964

10.0 CRITICAL
Published: April 19, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Zyxel WRE6505 devices have a default TELNET password of 1234 for the root and admin accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct DNS hijacking attacks by reconfiguring the built-in dnshijacker process.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.oxy-gen.mobi/blog.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
https://www.oxy-gen.mobi/blog.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
10.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.5%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

zyxel