CVE-2019-5162
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CVE-2019-5162 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable improper access control vulnerability exists in the iw_webs account settings functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted user name entry can cause the overwrite of an existing user account password, resulting in remote shell access to the device as that user. EPSS estimates a 2.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable improper access control vulnerability exists in the iw_webs account settings functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted user name entry can cause the overwrite of an existing user account password, resulting in remote shell access to the device as that user. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moxa | Awk-3131a Firmware | 1.13 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0955Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0955Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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