OSVDB ID: 18293

Title: Belkin 54G Routers Admin Account Default Null Password

Info

Disclosure

Jul 15, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jul 15, 2005

Solution

Unknown

Description

By default, many of Belkin wireless routers using a default ssid of "belkin54g" are preconfigured with a default password. The "admin" account has a null password which is publicly known and documented. This allows attackers to trivially access the program or system.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Availability
Solution: Change Default Setting
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Immediately after installation, change all default passwords to a unique and secure password. When possible, change default accounts to custom names as well.

Products

Belkin

Wireless Routers

54g

References

Credit

  • Adrian Pastor - ProCheckUp Ltd


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218