CVE-2019-5138: OS Command Injection

Published Feb 25, 2020

Updated

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in encrypted diagnostic script functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted diagnostic script file can cause arbitrary busybox commands to be executed, resulting in remote control over the device. An attacker can send diagnostic while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components

MOXA AWK-3131A firmware=1.13

MOXA AWK-3131A

Event History

Feb 25, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:37 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:37 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-5138.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5138?

CVE-2019-5138 has a severity rating of critical, with a score of 9.9.

What is the affected software?

The affected software is the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13.

How does the vulnerability work?

The vulnerability allows for command injection in the encrypted diagnostic script functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13, enabling execution of arbitrary commands and remote control over the device.

Are there any references for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following reference: [Talos Intelligence - TALOS-2019-0927](https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0927).