CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1002

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The NETGEAR WGT624 wireless DSL router has a default account with username "Gearguy" and password "Geardog", allowing remote attackers to modify the device configuration. Note that not all WGT624 routers may be affected.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential unauthorized remote control of the router, enabling attackers to alter network settings, redirect traffic, or steal sensitive data.

Recommendation

Immediately change the default credentials to a unique, strong password and disable remote administration access if not needed.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

NETGEAR WGT624 Wireless DSL router has a default account of super_username "Gearguy" and super_passwd "Geardog", which allows remote attackers to modify the configuration. NOTE: followup posts have suggested that this might not occur with all WGT624 routers.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS