The web server runs as root . The semicolon ( ; ) terminates the legitimate ping command and executes whatever follows. In this case, the router downloads and runs a malicious shell script.
A typical HTTP POST request looks like this: POST /webcm HTTP/1.1 Host: 192.168.1.1 Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded zte f680 exploit
Access granted. The attacker now has a root shell. The web server runs as root
Introduction The ZTE F680 is a ubiquitous piece of hardware. As a Fiber Optical Network Terminal (ONT) or router, it sits in millions of homes and small businesses worldwide, bridging the gap between high-speed fiber optic cables and the Wi-Fi networks we depend on. It is the silent gatekeeper of your digital life. A typical HTTP POST request looks like this:
A neighbor within Wi-Fi range (or a malicious IoT device in the home).