Title: Netgear WG602 Wireless Access Point Default Backdoor Account Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
Description:
Netgear WG602 reportedly contains a default administrative account. This issue can allow a remote attacker gain administrative access to the device.
It is reported that the firmware contains a default account with a username of 'super' and the password '5777364'. This account is hard coded and cannot be disabled.
A remote attacker can gain complete access to a vulnerable access point by using the default credentials.
Netgear WG602 access point with firmware version 1.04.0 is reportedly affected by this issue. It is likely that other versions of the firmware are also vulnerable.
**Update: It is reported that the new version (1.7.14) of the Firmware for WG602 is vulnerable to this issue as well, however, the username has been changed to 'superman' and the password is '21241036'.
Affected Products:
- NetGear WG602 Access Point Firmware 0.0.01.04.0
- NetGear WG602 Access Point Firmware 1.7.14
References:
- Netgear: Netgear Support Page
- Netgear: Netgear WG602 Access Point
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