GEN:SID 1:2230
Message WEB-MISC NetGear router default password login attempt admin/password
Summary This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the web
administration interface for a Netgear router using the default username
and password.
Impact Administrative access to the router
Detailed Information Netgear routers have a default username and password of "admin" and
"password", if this is not changed by the administrator it is possible
for an attacker to gain administrative access to the router.
Affected Systems Netgear routers
Attack Scenarios An attacker merely needs to login to the interface using the default
username and password via a web browser.
Ease of Attack Simple. NO exploit software required.
Corrective Action Change the username and password.
Additional References  
Rule References nessus: 11737