CVE-2017-14434: 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 root shell. An attacker can inject OS commands into the remoteNetmask0= parameter in the "/goform/net\Web\getvalue" 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-2017-14434?

CVE-2017-14434 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation leading to root access.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14434?

To fix CVE-2017-14434, update the Moxa EDR-810 firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-14434?

CVE-2017-14434 specifically affects the Moxa EDR-810 running firmware version 4.1.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2017-14434?

Exploiting CVE-2017-14434 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands, leading to a full system compromise.

Is CVE-2017-14434 an isolated issue?

CVE-2017-14434 has been reported as a specific vulnerability within the Moxa EDR-810, but similar vulnerabilities may exist in other devices.