EuroTel ETL3100 Default Login Scanner
This scanner detects the use of EuroTel ETL3100 in digital assets. It is valuable for identifying weak default administrative credentials, allowing for proactive security measures.
Short Info
Level
High
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
1 minute
Time Interval
19 days 3 hours
Scan only one
Domain, IPv4
Toolbox
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EuroTel ETL3100 is used in various communication facilities, primarily installed by businesses needing robust TV and FM transmission capabilities. It's favored by companies due to its reliability in broadcasting signals over long distances effectively. Often handled by network administrators and broadcast engineers, the ETL3100 ensures seamless transmission across different regions. Despite its professional application, the system requires rigorous setup and frequent security checks. Using EuroTel's interface, operators can control frequency parameters and transmission strength efficiently. When implemented correctly, this product integrates smoothly with existing broadcast infrastructures, delivering consistent performance.
The vulnerability under discussion involves the EuroTel ETL3100's default login credentials. Default logins represent a security loophole, allowing unauthorized users potential access to critical control settings of the devices. This category of vulnerability is particularly dangerous as it permits full administrative access without any authentication hurdles. Cybercriminals can exploit this to disrupt service, modify transmission settings maliciously, or monitor sensitive information being transmitted. It's crucial for users of the ETL3100 to change and manage these default credentials to maintain system integrity. Such issues highlight the importance of initial configuration and periodic security audits to avert unauthorized access.
The technical specifics of the vulnerability stem from the ETL3100's reliance on a predefined set of administrative credentials. The HTTP requests used to communicate with the system expose user login endpoints, allowing potential attackers to gain access using pitchfork techniques. With 'user' and 'operator' set as common usernames and weak passwords, like 'etl3100rt1234', attackers can successfully log in if measures are not updated. The use of these methods indicates a critical flaw in the default configuration, emphasizing the need for custom credentials. By examining server responses, such as HTTP 200 status codes upon successful login, threat actors can leverage this significant flaw.
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to severe impacts, including unauthorized control of TV and FM broadcasts, potentially causing misinformation or signal interference. Attackers could alter operational settings, leading to disruptions or complete cessation of broadcasts. Moreover, it could facilitate unauthorized data transmission or interception, compromising broadcast privacy. Malicious agents leveraging this flaw might exploit the system for launching further attacks within connected networks. Timely exploitation could result in the loss of system control and financial losses associated with downtime and regulatory penalties.
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