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ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500

- The ZyXEL USG FLEX 500 is a compact and powerful firewall device designed for small to medium-sized businesses.

ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500

Specifications

OS
ZyNOS
IDS/IPS
Yes
RAM
4 GB
USB
1x USB 3.0
UTM
810 Mbps
VPN
900 Mbps
Flash
8 GB eMMC

Potential Threats

6
Critical
6
High
5
Medium
2
Low

19 Known CVEs

6 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
Audit firewall rules and remove unused allow entries. Enable detailed logging. Restrict management access to trusted IPs only.

Default IP

192.168.1.1

Default admin panel address for ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500

Default Credentials — ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500

Username Password Access Type Protocol Port Notes
web HTTPS 443
ssh SSH 22
console Console

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (19)

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CVE-2024-29979 2025

Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee La...

2.3
CVE-2024-29978 2024

User passwords are decrypted and stored on memory before any user logged in. Those decrypted passwords can be retrieved from the coredump file. As for...

5.9
CVE-2024-42058 2024

A null pointer dereference vulnerability in Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50...

7.5
CVE-2024-42057 2024

A command injection vulnerability in the IPSec VPN feature of Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware ve...

8.1
CVE-2024-42056 2024

Retool (self-hosted enterprise) through 3.40.0 inserts resource authentication credentials into sent data. Credentials for users with "Use" permission...

6.5
CVE-2024-29977 2024

Mattermost versions 9.9.x <= 9.9.0, 9.5.x <= 9.5.6 fail to properly validate synced reactions, when shared channels are enabled, which allows a malici...

2.7
CVE-2024-42055 2024

Cervantes through 0.5-alpha allows stored XSS.

5.4
CVE-2024-29976 2024

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The improper privilege management vulnerability in the command “show_allsessions” in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions be...

6.5
CVE-2024-29975 2024

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The improper privilege management vulnerability in the SUID executable binary in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before...

6.7
CVE-2024-29974 2024

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The remote code execution vulnerability in the CGI program “file_upload-cgi” in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before ...

9.8

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FAQ

What is the default password for ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500?

The most common default credentials for ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500?

The default username for ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500 is typically "admin". The full list of default credentials including username, password, access type and port is shown in the table on this page.

How do I change the password on ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500?

Log in to the admin panel using the default credentials listed above. Navigate to Administration → Password or System → Account settings. Enter the current password and set a new strong password. Save the changes.

How do I reset ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500 to factory defaults?

Locate the Reset button (usually a small pinhole on the back/bottom of the device). Hold it for 10-30 seconds while powered on until the LEDs flash. The device will reboot with default settings.

Is it safe to leave default credentials unchanged?

No. Default credentials are publicly known and frequently exploited by automated scanners. Change the admin password immediately after first login.

Does ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500 have known security vulnerabilities?

ZyXEL ZyXEL USG FLEX 500 has 19 known CVE vulnerabilities documented in our database. The full list with severity ratings is shown on this page. Apply the latest firmware update from the manufacturer to address known issues.

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