This module exploits inadequate access controls within the webUI to enable the SSH service and change the root password. This module has been tested successfully on: NET5501, NET5501-I, NET5501-XT, NET5504, NET5500, NET5516, NET550 versions.
Unix
cmd
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
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