Vulnerability Assessment & Network Security Forums

If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery.

Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> General >> X-Micro Router Default Password

Vulnerability Assessment Details

X-Micro Router Default Password

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
X-Micro Router Default Password

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host (probably a X-Micro Wireless Broadband router)
has its default username and password set (super/super) for the
management console.

This console provides read/write access to the router's configuration.
A possible hacker could take advantage of this to reconfigure the router and
possibly re-route traffic.

Solution: Please assign the web administration
console a difficult to guess password.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 10095

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

Cables, Connectors