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ZyXEL Prestige Router Configuration Reset

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if /rpFWUpload.html is world-readable

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is a Zyxel router.

There is a flaw in the remote version of the firmware this device is
running which may permit a possible hacker to take control of the remote host.

The page '/rpFWUpload.html' on the remote host is not authenticated. An
attacker may use it to reset the configuration of the remote device to
its factory state.

Solution : Contact ZyXEL for a patch.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 11723

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