CVE-2019-6524
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.71%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6524 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Moxa IKS and EDS do not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts, which may allow an attacker to discover passwords via brute force attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Moxa IKS and EDS do not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts, which may allow an attacker to discover passwords via brute force attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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-2019-6524?
Moxa IKS and EDS do not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts, which may allow an attacker to discover passwords via brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2019-6524?
CVE-2019-6524 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6524?
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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