CVE-2019-18238

Name: CVE-2019-18238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-26T22:15:11.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18238 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Moxa ioLogik 2500 series firmware, Version 3.0 or lower, and IOxpress configuration utility, Version 2.3.0 or lower, sensitive information is stored in configuration files without encryption, which may allow an attacker to access an administrative account.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Moxa ioLogik 2500 series firmware, Version 3.0 or lower, and IOxpress configuration utility, Version 2.3.0 or lower, sensitive information is stored in configuration files without encryption, which may allow an attacker to access an administrative account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moxa	Iologik 2512 Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2512-T Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2512-Hspa Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2512-Hspa-T Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2512-Wl1-Eu Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2512-Wl1-Eu-T Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2512-Wl1-Us Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2512-Wl1-Us-T Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2512-Wl1-Jp Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2512-Wl1-Jp-T Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542 Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542-T Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542-Hspa Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542-Hspa-T Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542-Wl1-Eu Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542-Wl1-Eu-T Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542-Wl1-Us Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542-Wl1-Us-T Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542-Wl1-Jp Firmware	<= 3.0
Moxa	Iologik 2542-Wl1-Jp-T Firmware	<= 3.0

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 26, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18238?

How severe is CVE-2019-18238?

CVE-2019-18238 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18238?

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