For more advanced operations, tools like mc7010tool (available on GitHub) provide command-line access for specific ZTE models like the MC7010 5G router, enabling configuration backup, restoration, and advanced settings management. For MF286R models, a known exploit can enable Telnet access using the credentials Root (case‑sensitive, with capital R) and password mbl_2019_SoL .
The existence of these wordlists highlights a critical security flaw:
Some ZTE routers use the device serial number (found on the sticker) to generate the admin password.
Unlike generic router wordlists (which include "admin/admin" for every brand), ZTE has several distinct credential patterns:
Include nE7jA%5m as one of the top 5 entries for any ZTE audit. This is a well-documented backdoor credential.
ZTE is a major supplier of networking equipment. Because they supply hardware to ISPs (who then rebrand them or issue them to customers), the firmware is often standardized. This means a default password scheme used for a router in Europe might be identical to one used in Asia. This consistency makes ZTE devices a focal point for creating efficient wordlists.
If you have not changed your default credentials, you are at risk. Here is how to secure your ZTE router: 1. Connect to the Network