CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-19659: OS Command Injection

First published: Thu Dec 06 2018(Updated: )

An exploitable authenticated command-injection vulnerability exists in the web server functionality of Moxa NPort W2x50A products with firmware before 2.2 Build_18082311. A specially crafted HTTP POST request to /goform/net_WebPingGetValue can result in running OS commands as the root user. This is similar to CVE-2017-12120.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Moxa NPort W2x50a Firmware<2.2
Moxa Nport W2x50a Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-19659?

    CVE-2018-19659 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for command injection as the root user.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-19659?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-19659, upgrade the Moxa NPort W2x50A firmware to version 2.2 Build_18082311 or later.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2018-19659?

    CVE-2018-19659 affects Moxa NPort W2x50A products with firmware versions prior to 2.2 Build_18082311.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-19659?

    CVE-2018-19659 is a command injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized execution of OS commands.

  • Can CVE-2018-19659 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-19659 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted HTTP POST request.

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