The ZTE ZXHN F680 dual-band ONT router has faced several documented security vulnerabilities, primarily centered around input validation and authentication bypass mechanisms. These flaws highlight the risks inherent in consumer-grade gateway firmware that lacks robust sanitization or modern security architecture. Key Vulnerabilities and Exploits The most notable exploits recorded for the
Let’s walk through a realistic exploit chain used by botnets (like Mirai variants) and red-teamers against the ZTE F680. zte f680 exploit
Stored Cross-Site Scripting (CVE-2022-23136): An attacker can inject malicious HTML or script code by modifying the gateway name. This script triggers when a user views the device's topology page, potentially leading to information theft or unauthorized browser actions. This vulnerability was found in firmware version 6.0.10p3n20. The ZTE ZXHN F680 dual-band ONT router has