CVE-2018-19659

Name: CVE-2018-19659
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-06T23:29:01.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19659 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An exploitable authenticated command-injection vulnerability exists in the web server functionality of Moxa NPort W2x50A products with firmware before 2.2 Build_18082311. A specially crafted HTTP POST request to /goform/net_WebPingGetValue can result in running OS commands as the root user. EPSS estimates a 4.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable authenticated command-injection vulnerability exists in the web server functionality of Moxa NPort W2x50A products with firmware before 2.2 Build_18082311. A specially crafted HTTP POST request to /goform/net_WebPingGetValue can result in running OS commands as the root user. This is similar to CVE-2017-12120.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.27%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moxa	Nport W2x50a Firmware	< 2.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150535/Moxa-NPort-W2x50A-2.1-OS-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/64Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150535/Moxa-NPort-W2x50A-2.1-OS-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/64Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19659?

How severe is CVE-2018-19659?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19659 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19659?

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