Verizon is in the process of automatically updating the firmware used on the Fios Quantum Gateway. Lyne commented that Verizon customers can check their router’s firmware version in a matter of ...

That’s when Lyne found that Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway has a second (CVE-2019-3915, with a CVSS score of 6.9) and third (CVE-2019-3916, with a CVSS score of 4.3) vulnerability.

As per usual for Verizon’s routers, the Quantum Gateway has a sturdy composition and is build to last long and withstand the various damaging elements that are associated with continuous use.

"Security at Verizon is a top priority. We were recently made aware of three vulnerabilities related to login and password information on the Broadband Home Router Fios-G1100.

Enter your username and password to open the settings. Choose to set a static IP Address. This means it will not interfere with the primary IP on the FiOS router. Write in your recorded Gateway ...

Finding your Fios Gateway G1100’s firmware The vulnerabilities are present on Gateway G1100 routers running firmware older than 02.02.00.13 (for example, 2.01).

• If you don’t want to pay the $2.80-plus-tax surcharge, you can buy a refurbished Fios ME424WR G or I router for $59.99 or buy the “ Quantum Gateway ” that replaced it for $199.99.

This is Verizon's most up-to-date model, with 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. You can also buy the FiOS Quantum Gateway from Amazon for $134 or an older Actiontec model.