CVE-2025-5191: Unquoted Search Path Vulnerability in the Utility for Industrial Computers (Windows)

Published Aug 25, 2025
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Updated

An Unquoted Search Path vulnerability has been identified in the utility for Moxa’s industrial computers (Windows). Due to the unquoted path configuration in the SerialInterfaceService.exe utility, a local attacker with limited privileges could place a malicious executable in a higher-priority directory within the search path. When the Serial Interface service starts, the malicious executable could be run with SYSTEM privileges. Successful exploitation could allow privilege escalation or enable an attacker to maintain persistence on the affected system. While successful exploitation can severely impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device itself, there is no loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability within any subsequent systems.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MOXA SerialInterfaceService

Remediation

Information

Moxa has developed appropriate solutions to address this vulnerability. The solutions for the affected products are listed in the security advisory: https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-256421-cve-2025-5191-unquoted-search-path-vulnerability-in-the-utility-for-industrial-computers-(windows)

Event History

Aug 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:01 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5191?

The severity of CVE-2025-5191 is considered medium due to the potential for local exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5191?

To fix CVE-2025-5191, ensure that all paths used by the SerialInterfaceService.exe utility are quoted properly.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-5191?

CVE-2025-5191 affects users of Moxa's SerialInterfaceService utility on Windows operating systems.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-5191?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2025-5191 to execute malicious code with the privileges of the SerialInterfaceService.exe.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-5191?

A potential workaround for CVE-2025-5191 is to limit access to the directories where the vulnerable service runs.

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