CVE-2017-14459: Command Injection

Published 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.

Affected Software

5 affected components

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

Event History

Apr 11, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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