7.5
CWE
319
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-40693

First published: Tue Feb 07 2023(Updated: )

A cleartext transmission vulnerability exists in the web application functionality of Moxa SDS-3008 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch 2.1. A specially-crafted network sniffing can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can sniff network traffic to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Moxa Sds-3008 Firmware<=2.1
Moxa SDS-3008
Moxa Sds-3008-t Firmware<=2.1
Moxa Sds-3008-t

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Moxa SDS-3008 vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Moxa SDS-3008 vulnerability is CVE-2022-40693.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2022-40693?

    The severity level of CVE-2022-40693 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2022-40693?

    The affected software for CVE-2022-40693 is Moxa SDS-3008 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch 2.1.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-40693?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-40693 by sniffing network traffic to trigger the vulnerability and disclose sensitive information.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2022-40693?

    Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-40693 at the following URLs: [Reference 1](https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1616) and [Reference 2](https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/sds-3008-series-multiple-web-vulnerabilities).

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