CVE-2020-13859
Last modified
CVE-2020-13859 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Mofi Network MOFI4500-4GXeLTE 4.0.8-std devices. A format error in /etc/shadow, coupled with a logic bug in the LuCI - OpenWrt Configuration Interface framework, allows the undocumented system account mofidev to login to the cgi-bin/luci/quick/wizard management interface without a password by abusing a forgotten-password feature.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Mofi Network MOFI4500-4GXeLTE 4.0.8-std devices. A format error in /etc/shadow, coupled with a logic bug in the LuCI - OpenWrt Configuration Interface framework, allows the undocumented system account mofidev to login to the cgi-bin/luci/quick/wizard management interface without a password by abusing a forgotten-password feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mofinetwork | Mofi4500-4gxelte Firmware | 4.0.8-std |
References
- https://mofinetwork.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=14Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.criticalstart.com/critical-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-mofi-routers/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://mofinetwork.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=14Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.criticalstart.com/critical-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-mofi-routers/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13859?
How severe is CVE-2020-13859?
How do I fix CVE-2020-13859?
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 2020
- CVE-2020-13853Artica Pandora FMS 7.44 has persistent XSS in the Messages f…5.4
- CVE-2020-13854Artica Pandora FMS 7.44 allows privilege escalation.9.8
- CVE-2020-13855Artica Pandora FMS 7.44 allows arbitrary file upload (leadin…7.2
- CVE-2020-13856An issue was discovered on Mofi Network MOFI4500-4GXeLTE 4.0…7.5
- CVE-2020-13857An issue was discovered on Mofi Network MOFI4500-4GXeLTE 3.6…7.5
- CVE-2020-13858An issue was discovered on Mofi Network MOFI4500-4GXeLTE 3.6…9.8
- CVE-2020-1386An information vulnerability exists when Windows Connected U…5.5
- CVE-2020-13860An issue was discovered on Mofi Network MOFI4500-4GXeLTE 4.0…7.5
- CVE-2020-13863The SAS portal of Mitel MiCollab before 9.1.3 could allow an…8.1
- CVE-2020-13864The Elementor Page Builder plugin before 2.9.9 for WordPress…5.4
- CVE-2020-13865The Elementor Page Builder plugin before 2.9.9 for WordPress…5.4
- CVE-2020-13866WinGate v9.4.1.5998 has insecure permissions for the install…7.8
Are you affected by CVE-2020-13859?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST