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CVE-2020-13536

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.54%

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CVE-2020-13536 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Moxa MXView series 3.1.8 installation. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can either add code to a script or replace a binary. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Moxa MXView series 3.1.8 installation. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can either add code to a script or replace a binary. By default MXViewService, which starts as a NT SYSTEM authority user executes a series of Node.Js scripts to start additional application functionality.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.54%

41.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MoxaMxview3.1.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13536?
An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Moxa MXView series 3.1.8 installation. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can either add code to a script or replace a binary. By default MXViewService, which starts as a NT SYSTEM authority user executes a series of Node.Js scripts to start additional application functionality.
How severe is CVE-2020-13536?
CVE-2020-13536 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13536?
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