CVE-2019-5142

Name: CVE-2019-5142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-25T16:15:10.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 6.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5142 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the hostname functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted entry to network configuration information can cause execution of arbitrary system commands, resulting in full control of the device. EPSS estimates a 6.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the hostname functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted entry to network configuration information can cause execution of arbitrary system commands, resulting in full control of the device. An attacker can send various authenticated requests to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.89%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moxa	Awk-3131a Firmware	1.13

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0931Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0931Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5142?

How severe is CVE-2019-5142?

CVE-2019-5142 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5142?

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