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Default web account on Zyxel

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Logs into the Zyxel web administration

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is a Zyxel router with its default password set.

A possible hacker could connect to the web interface and reconfigure it.

Solution : Change the password immediately.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 6671

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Michel Arboi

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