CVE-2019-6725 : What You Need to Know

This CVE-2019-6725 article provides insights into an unauthorized access vulnerability in ZyXEL P-660HN-T1 V2 (2.00(AAKK.3)) devices, allowing access to the admin password without authentication.

Understanding CVE-2019-6725

This vulnerability was made public on May 31, 2019, and poses a security risk to affected ZyXEL devices.

What is CVE-2019-6725?

The rpWLANRedirect.asp ASP page on ZyXEL P-660HN-T1 V2 (2.00(AAKK.3)) can be accessed without authentication, potentially exposing the admin password.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6725

Unauthorized users can obtain the admin password by inspecting the HTML source code, leading to unauthorized access to the modem's interface as an administrator.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6725

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The rpWLANRedirect.asp ASP page on ZyXEL P-660HN-T1 V2 (2.00(AAKK.3)) allows access without authentication, enabling the retrieval of the admin password.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Systems: ZyXEL P-660HN-T1 V2 (2.00(AAKK.3))
Affected Versions: 2.00(AAKK.3)

Exploitation Mechanism

By accessing the rpWLANRedirect.asp ASP page, unauthorized users can view the HTML source code to extract the admin password and gain admin-level access to the modem.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate action and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable remote access to the modem if not required
Change the default admin password
Monitor network activity for unauthorized access

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and security patches
Implement strong password policies
Conduct security audits and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Apply firmware updates provided by ZyXEL to address this vulnerability