What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-10401?

CVE-2016-10401 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 16.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-10401?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-10401. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 16.9%.

Pk5001Z Firmware CVE-2016-10401

HIGH

Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)

2017-07-25 cve@mitre.org

Zyxel Authentication Bypass Pk5001Z Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 25, 2017 - 18:29 cve.org

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 16.9%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. 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). Affected products include: Zyxel Pk5001Z Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.