Reply to post: Re: That is a strong password

Password 'XXXXairocon' pops Wi-Fi routers from ASUS, ZTE and others

Roland6 Silver badge

Re: That is a strong password

There is a good description of the exploit here [you will need to translate]: http://blog.alguien.site/2014/02/hackeando-el-router-zte-zxv10-w300-v21.html

Basically, by default the router allows access to its 'management' ports from the Internet. Fortunately it would seem the management ports are behind the firewall and hence by using firewall rules, you can prevent direct remote access.

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