CVE-2017-14459

UnknownEPSS 12.17%

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CVE-2017-14459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An exploitable OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the Telnet, SSH, and console login functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless AP/bridge/client in firmware versions 1.4 to 1.7 (current). An attacker can inject commands via the username parameter of several services (SSH, Telnet, console), resulting in remote, unauthenticated, root-level operating system command execution.. EPSS estimates a 12.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the Telnet, SSH, and console login functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless AP/bridge/client in firmware versions 1.4 to 1.7 (current). An attacker can inject commands via the username parameter of several services (SSH, Telnet, console), resulting in remote, unauthenticated, root-level operating system command execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
12.17%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoxaAwk-3131a Firmware1.4
MoxaAwk-3131a Firmware1.5
MoxaAwk-3131a Firmware1.6
MoxaAwk-3131a Firmware1.7

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14459?
An exploitable OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the Telnet, SSH, and console login functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless AP/bridge/client in firmware versions 1.4 to 1.7 (current). An attacker can inject commands via the username parameter of several services (SSH, Telnet, console), resulting in remote, unauthenticated, root-level operating system command execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-14459?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14459?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST