Insecure Password Storage Vulnerability on MOXA EDS-G512E Devices
CVE-2017-13701

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Moxa
Status
Eds-g512e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 November 2017

What is CVE-2017-13701?

A security issue has been identified in MOXA EDS-G512E devices, specifically in version 5.1 build 16072215, where the backup file exposes sensitive information inadequately. The implementation lacks proper salting for password hashing, resulting in passwords stored in plain text without encryption. This flaw poses significant risks to security, as attackers could easily access credentials stored in these backups, underscoring the necessity for robust password protection measures.

References

https://www.sentryo.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Switch...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101966
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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