CVE-2020-13537
First published: Thu Nov 05 2020(Updated: )
An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Moxa MXView series 3.1.8 installation. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can either add code to a script or replace a binary.By default MXViewService, which starts as a NT SYSTEM authority user executes a series of Node.Js scripts to start additional application functionality and among them the mosquitto executable is also run.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moxa MXview | =3.1.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13537?
CVE-2020-13537 is an exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability in the file system permissions of Moxa MXView series 3.1.8 installation.
How does CVE-2020-13537 impact Moxa MXView 3.1.8?
CVE-2020-13537 can allow an attacker to add code to a script or replace a binary, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13537?
CVE-2020-13537 has a severity rating of 7.8 (out of 10), indicating a critical vulnerability.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-13537?
At the time of writing, there is no fix available for CVE-2020-13537. It is recommended to implement mitigations provided by the vendor or security advisories.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13537?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-13537 at the following link: [https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1148]
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