(((Backdoor))) found in (((ZTE))) Android phones
Two mobile phones, developed by Chinese telecommunications device manufacturer ZTE, have been found to carry a (((hidden backdoor))), which can be used to instantly gain root access with a password, that has been hard-coded into the software.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/backdoor-found-in-zte-android-phones/
Backdoor security flaw found in ZTE Score M
A security flaw allowing third parties to control MetroPCS' ZTE Score M leaves users vulnerable.
https://www.cnet.com/news/backdoor-security-flaw-found-in-zte-score-m/
Users Beware, ZTE Root Backdoor Found
What began as a simple root method has now spiraled to talk of a backdoor in ZTE devices. There is a flaw in some ZTE devices that can give root to any app that knows how to ask for it. For some users, this may sound cool because that means root is all that much easier to obtain, but one only needs to read between the lines to realize the risks involved.
https://www.xda-developers.com/users-beware-zte-root-backdoor-found/
TOP HANDSET MAKER CONFIRMS BACKDOOR IN ONE OF ITS MODELS
ONE OF THE world's top handset makers has acknowledged the existence of a backdoor in one of its models.
ZTE, which is based in China and produces the ScoreM, which sells as a Google Android phone, admitted that it had placed a backdoor account with a hardcoded password, which is easily found online. The backdoor was used by the company to remotely update its firmware, according to Reuters. But its existence would also allow anyone else with knowledge of the password to access a Score phone and gain root access.
https://www.wired.com/2012/05/zte-backdoor/