821 : Linksys Router Default Password
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5 months ago

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90%

Disclosure

Sep 12, 2002

Discovery

Sep 12, 2002

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

By default, Linksys routers install with a default password. The administrative account has a password of admin 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, Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Change Default Setting
Exploit: Exploit Available

Technical

Default:
username: <any>
password: admin

Any username can be used.

Solution

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

Products

Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Router
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