CVE-2020-25153

Name: CVE-2020-25153
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-23T15:15:15.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25153 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The built-in web service for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower does not require users to have strong passwords.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The built-in web service for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower does not require users to have strong passwords.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moxa	Nport Iaw5000a-I\/O Firmware	<= 2.1

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25153?

The built-in web service for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower does not require users to have strong passwords.

How severe is CVE-2020-25153?

CVE-2020-25153 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-2020-25153?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-25153?

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Source: NVD / NIST