CVE-2025-1680: Low severity MOXA Ethernet Switches vulnerability

Published Oct 23, 2025
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Updated

An acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data vulnerability has been identified in Moxa’s Ethernet switches, which allows attackers with administrative privileges to manipulate HTTP Host headers by injecting a specially crafted Host header into HTTP requests sent to an affected device’s web service. This vulnerability is classified as Host Header Injection, where invalid Host headers can manipulate to redirect users, forge links, or phishing attacks. There is no impact to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device; no loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability within any subsequent systems.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MOXA Ethernet Switches

Remediation

Information

Moxa has developed appropriate solutions to address these vulnerabilities. Please refer to  https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-257421-cve-2025-1679,-cve-202... https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-257421-cve-2025-1679,-cve-2025-1680-stored-cross-site-scripting-(xss)-and-host-header-injection-vulnerabilities-in

Event History

Oct 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1680?

CVE-2025-1680 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on system integrity and security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1680?

To mitigate CVE-2025-1680, ensure your Moxa Ethernet switches have the latest firmware updates that address this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1680?

CVE-2025-1680 affects users of Moxa Ethernet switches that have not implemented security best practices to protect against HTTP header manipulation.

4

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2025-1680?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-1680 could allow an attacker to manipulate HTTP Host headers, potentially leading to unauthorized access to device functionalities.

5

What protections should be in place against CVE-2025-1680?

To protect against CVE-2025-1680, implement strict input validation and access control measures on your Moxa Ethernet switches.

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