CVE-2023-4204: NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability

Published Aug 16, 2023
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Updated

NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware version v2.2 and prior is affected by a hardcoded credential vulnerabilitywhich poses a potential risk to the security and integrity of the affected device. This vulnerability is attributed to the presence of a hardcoded key, which could potentially facilitate firmware manipulation.

Affected Software

4 affected components
MOXA Nport Iaw5000a-i\/o Firmware<=2.2
MOXA Nport Iaw5000a-i\/o
All of the following
MOXA Nport Iaw5000a-i\/o Firmware<=2.2
MOXA Nport Iaw5000a-i\/o

Remediation

Information

Moxa has developed appropriate solution to address the vulnerability. The solution for affected products is shown below: * NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series: Please contact Moxa Technical Support for the security patch.

Event History

Aug 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:12 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4204?

The severity of CVE-2023-4204 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2023-4204 impact NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware?

CVE-2023-4204 affects NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware version v2.2 and prior by posing a potential risk to the security and integrity of the affected device.

3

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2023-4204?

CVE-2023-4204 is a hardcoded credential vulnerability in NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware version v2.2 and prior due to the presence of a hardcoded key.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-4204?

To fix CVE-2023-4204, it is recommended to update NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4204?

More information about CVE-2023-4204 can be found in the security advisory provided by Moxa: https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-230304-nport-iaw5000a-i-o-series-hardcoded-credential-vulnerability

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