CVE-2020-25194: MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series
First published: Wed Dec 23 2020(Updated: )
The built-in WEB server for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower has improper privilege management, which may allow an attacker with user privileges to perform requests with administrative privileges.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moxa Nport Iaw5000a-i/o Firmware | <=2.1 | |
| Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O | ||
| MOXA NPort |
Remedy
Moxa has released an updated firmware version (https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/software-and-documentation/search?psid=50535) for the NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series and recommends (https://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/nport-iaw5000a-io-serial-device-servers-vulnerabilities) users install this update on all affected systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25194?
CVE-2020-25194 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to improper privilege management.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25194?
To fix CVE-2020-25194, upgrade the Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware to version 2.2 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-25194?
CVE-2020-25194 affects users of the Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower.
What can attackers do with CVE-2020-25194?
Attackers with user privileges can escalate their access to perform administrative actions via CVE-2020-25194.
Is CVE-2020-25194 a remote vulnerability?
CVE-2020-25194 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited over the network by authenticated users.
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