CVE-2017-14459: OS Command Injection
First published: Wed Apr 11 2018(Updated: )
An exploitable OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the Telnet, SSH, and console login functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless AP/bridge/client in firmware versions 1.4 to 1.7 (current). An attacker can inject commands via the username parameter of several services (SSH, Telnet, console), resulting in remote, unauthenticated, root-level operating system command execution.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moxa AWK-3131A firmware | =1.4 | |
| Moxa AWK-3131A firmware | =1.5 | |
| Moxa AWK-3131A firmware | =1.6 | |
| Moxa AWK-3131A firmware | =1.7 | |
| Moxa AWK-3131A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14459?
CVE-2017-14459 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the Telnet, SSH, and console login functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Industrial wireless AP/bridge/client.
How severe is CVE-2017-14459?
CVE-2017-14459 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
Which versions of Moxa AWK-3131A firmware are affected by CVE-2017-14459?
Firmware versions 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7 of Moxa AWK-3131A are affected by CVE-2017-14459.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-14459?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-14459 by injecting commands via the username parameter of several services.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-14459?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-14459 at this reference: https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0507
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