CVE-2019-5140

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.91%

Last modified

CVE-2019-5140 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the iwwebs functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted diagnostic script file name can cause user input to be reflected in a subsequent iwsystem call, resulting in remote control over the device. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the iwwebs functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted diagnostic script file name can cause user input to be reflected in a subsequent iwsystem call, resulting in remote control over the device. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoxaAwk-3131a Firmware1.13

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5140?
An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the iwwebs functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted diagnostic script file name can cause user input to be reflected in a subsequent iwsystem call, resulting in remote control over the device. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5140?
CVE-2019-5140 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5140?
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