Weak Encryption Vulnerability in Moxa MGate Series from Moxa
CVE-2016-5804
9.8CRITICAL
What is CVE-2016-5804?
Moxa's MGate series devices are susceptible to a vulnerability that stems from their use of weak encryption methods, enabling remote attackers to circumvent authentication controls. This issue is significant as it could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the device by executing a brute-force attack to guess parameter values. Affected models need urgent updates to strengthen their security protocols and mitigate potential exploitation.