CVE-2019-6563
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.73%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6563 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Moxa IKS and EDS generate a predictable cookie calculated with an MD5 hash, allowing an attacker to capture the administrator's password, which could lead to a full compromise of the device.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Moxa IKS and EDS generate a predictable cookie calculated with an MD5 hash, allowing an attacker to capture the administrator's password, which could lead to a full compromise of the device.
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-2019-6563?
Moxa IKS and EDS generate a predictable cookie calculated with an MD5 hash, allowing an attacker to capture the administrator's password, which could lead to a full compromise of the device.
How severe is CVE-2019-6563?
CVE-2019-6563 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6563?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2019
- CVE-2019-6557Several buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been identified…9.8
- CVE-2019-6558In Auto-Maskin RP210E Versions 3.7 and prior, DCU210E Versio…7.5
- CVE-2019-6559Moxa IKS and EDS allow remote authenticated users to cause a…6.5
- CVE-2019-6560In Auto-Maskin RP210E Versions 3.7 and prior, DCU210E Versio…9.1
- CVE-2019-6561Cross-site request forgery has been identified in Moxa IKS a…8.8
- CVE-2019-6562In Philips Tasy EMR, Tasy EMR Versions 3.02.1744 and prior, …5.4
- CVE-2019-6564GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non…7.8
- CVE-2019-6565Moxa IKS and EDS fails to properly validate user input, givi…6.1
- CVE-2019-6566GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non…7.8
- CVE-2019-6567A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE X-200 switch…5.5
- CVE-2019-6568The webserver of the affected devices contains a vulnerabili…7.5
- CVE-2019-6569The monitor barrier of the affected products insufficiently …9.1
Are you affected by CVE-2019-6563?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST