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GEN:SID | 1:2230 |
Message | WEB-MISC NetGear router default password login attempt admin/password |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the web administration interface for a Netgear router using the default username and password. |
Impact | Administrative access to the router |
Detailed Information | Netgear routers have a default username and password of "admin" and "password", if this is not changed by the administrator it is possible for an attacker to gain administrative access to the router. |
Affected Systems | Netgear routers |
Attack Scenarios | An attacker merely needs to login to the interface using the default username and password via a web browser. |
Ease of Attack | Simple. NO exploit software required. |
Corrective Action | Change the username and password. |
Additional References | |
Rule References | nessus: 11737 |
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DID:722962
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