CVE-2020-27149: Medium severity moxa nport ia5150a-ie vulnerability

Published May 14, 2021
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Updated

By exploiting a vulnerability in NPort IA5150A/IA5250A Series before version 1.5, a user with “Read Only” privilege level can send requests via the web console to have the device’s configuration changed.

Affected Software

6 affected components
MOXA Nport Ia5150a Firmware<1.5
MOXA Nport Ia5150a
MOXA Nport Ia5250a Firmware<1.5
MOXA Nport Ia5250a
MOXA Nport Ia5450a Firmware<2.0
MOXA Nport Ia5450a

Event History

May 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:13 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27149?

CVE-2020-27149 is a vulnerability found in NPort IA5150A/IA5250A Series before version 1.5 that allows a user with 'Read Only' privilege level to change the device's configuration via the web console.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27149?

NPort IA5150A/IA5250A Series firmware versions up to (but not including) 1.5 are affected by CVE-2020-27149.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27149?

CVE-2020-27149 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-27149?

To fix CVE-2020-27149, you should update the firmware of your NPort IA5150A/IA5250A Series device to version 1.5 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27149?

More information about CVE-2020-27149 can be found at the following references: [Kaspersky Advisory](https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2021/05/11/klcert-20-018) and [Moxa Security Advisory](https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/nport-ia5000a-serial-device-servers-vulnerabilities)

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