CVE-2020-6991: Critical severity MOXA Eds-g516e Firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2020
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Updated

In Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, weak password requirements may allow an attacker to gain access using brute force.

Affected Software

8 affected components
MOXA Eds-g516e Firmware<=5.2
MOXA EDS-G516E
MOXA Eds-510e Firmware<=5.2
MOXA Eds-510e
All of the following
MOXA Eds-g516e Firmware<=5.2
MOXA EDS-G516E
All of the following
MOXA Eds-510e Firmware<=5.2
MOXA Eds-510e

Event History

Mar 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-6991?

CVE-2020-6991 is a vulnerability in Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware Version 5.2 or lower that allows an attacker to gain access using brute force due to weak password requirements.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6991?

The severity of CVE-2020-6991 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-6991?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-6991 by using brute force to guess weak passwords and gain unauthorized access to Moxa EDS-G516E devices.

4

Which versions of Moxa EDS-G516E firmware are affected by CVE-2020-6991?

Versions 5.2 or lower of Moxa EDS-G516E firmware are affected by CVE-2020-6991.

5

Is Moxa EDS-G516E hardware affected by CVE-2020-6991?

No, Moxa EDS-G516E hardware is not affected by CVE-2020-6991.

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