CVE-2017-12120: OS Command Injection

Published May 14, 2018

Updated

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the web server functionality of Moxa EDR-810 V4.1 build 17030317. A specially crafted HTTP POST can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in a root shell. An attacker can inject OS commands into the ip= parm in the "/goform/netWebPingGetValue" URI to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components

MOXA Edr-810 Firmware=4.1

MOXA EDR-810

Event History

May 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12120?

CVE-2017-12120 is considered critical due to the potential for privilege escalation and command injection.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12120?

To fix CVE-2017-12120, update to the latest firmware version provided by Moxa.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12120?

CVE-2017-12120 affects Moxa EDR-810 firmware version 4.1.

What kind of attack does CVE-2017-12120 enable?

CVE-2017-12120 enables an attacker to execute OS commands and potentially gain root access.

Is CVE-2017-12120 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2017-12120 can be exploited through a specially crafted HTTP POST request.