Weak Password Implementation in Moxa Networking Devices
CVE-2020-6995

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Moxa
Status
Moxa Pt-7528 Series Firmware, Version 4.0 Or Lower, Pt-7828 Series Firmware, Version 3.9 Or Lower
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 March 2020

Summary

Moxa's PT-7528 and PT-7828 series firmware versions contain a weakness in password requirements, potentially enabling unauthorized users to access the network. This vulnerability arises due to the implementation of weak password policies which fail to enforce strong credential standards. Such a flaw can lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized system manipulation. Organizations using these products should implement additional security controls or upgrade to secure versions without this weakness.

Affected Version(s)

Moxa PT-7528 series firmware, Version 4.0 or lower, PT-7828 series firmware, Version 3.9 or lower Moxa PT-7528 series firmware, Version 4.0 or lower, PT-7828 series firmware, Version 3.9 or lower

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-03
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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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