CVE-2016-10401

Name: CVE-2016-10401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-25T18:29:01.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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).. EPSS estimates a 12.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.34%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zyxel	Pk5001z Firmware	All versions

References

https://forum.openwrt.org/viewtopic.php?id=62266Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43105/
https://forum.openwrt.org/viewtopic.php?id=62266Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43105/

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10401?

How severe is CVE-2016-10401?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10401 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10401?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST