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Fail to uncheck remote Management
I have my CG 3000D now over 1 year and am kind of satisfied with the performance. Lately I discovered this Remote Management Option after I did a security check over the Internet. The Text in Blue highly recommend that this box should be unmarked. But if I clear the box and push the Apply button the box is still checked. There is also no erase button to reset the Factory Default Settings. I also tried to add an IP Address but it is not possible. The IP Address disappeared and the box is checked again.
Trikein
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Is remote management enabled by default? Or is the IP range just locked in when you enabled remote management. If the former, and its a default 8080 port, then that is a sizable security risk. If its the later, as long as you have a decent password and force HTTPS it should still be pretty secure. White listing for remote management isn't a little overkill IMHO.
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Jogibaer
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All entries in "Remote Management" are enabled by default and I can't change anything. It seems all the entries are burnt into the System, not changeable at all. I am pretty sure its a security risk because Nessus is telling me there is a risk (moderate). On the other Hand, why are these entries fix ?
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Trikein
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Yea, thats not good. If remote management is enabled and unable to be turned off, and with no IP white list, pretty much anyone would have access to your router. I suggest changing your router password from the system default. Was this Cox's attempt at home network management? I hope not. This needs a firmware fix stat. This was on a Netgear wireless gateway you got from cox right?
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Jogibaer
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Yeah, its a Netgear Residential Gateway 3000D-RG
The firmware is up to date.
Specifikation: DOCSIS 3.0
Software Version: V5.5.4.mp2_CPR14c
Maybe NSA was asking for this open door :)
just kidding....
I will contact COX Support and ask for a new router.
Thank you.
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Trikein
Contributor III
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Sounds good. Thank you for bringing this to the communities attention.
ATT Moderator, could you comment on this? I see this as a security vulnerability and something that needs to be patched. Do you agree? Thanks
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