High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 25, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-10401
CVE-2016-10401
Description
ZyXEL PK5001Z devices have zyad5001 as the su password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain root access if a non-root account password is known (or a non-root default account exists within an ISP's deployment of these devices).
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Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:pk5001z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- forum.openwrt.org/viewtopic.phpnvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43105/nvd
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