User Privilege Escalation in Moxa ThingsPro IIoT Gateway Software
CVE-2018-18391

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Moxa
Status
Thingspro Iiot Gateway And Device Management Software Solutions
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 October 2018

What is CVE-2018-18391?

A user privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Moxa's ThingsPro IIoT Gateway and Device Management Software Solutions version 2.1. This flaw allows an unauthorized user to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the system. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with higher privileges, which may lead to unauthorized access and control over connected devices, deteriorating the overall security posture of an industrial IoT environment.

Affected Version(s)

ThingsPro IIoT Gateway and Device Management Software Solutions 2.1

References

https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisori...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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