CVE-2019-6518
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.24%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6518 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Moxa IKS and EDS store plaintext passwords, which may allow sensitive information to be read by someone with access to the device.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Moxa IKS and EDS store plaintext passwords, which may allow sensitive information to be read by someone with access to the device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moxa | Iks-G6824a Firmware | <= 4.5 |
| Moxa | Eds-405a Firmware | <= 3.8 |
| Moxa | Eds-408a Firmware | <= 3.8 |
| Moxa | Eds-510a Firmware | <= 3.8 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107178Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-057-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107178Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-057-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6518?
Moxa IKS and EDS store plaintext passwords, which may allow sensitive information to be read by someone with access to the device.
How severe is CVE-2019-6518?
CVE-2019-6518 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6518?
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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