Security restrictions bypass in Moxa NPort W2150A and W2250A
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-16727 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-255 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
NPort W2250A Hardware solutions / Firmware NPort W2150A Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | Moxa |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU9696
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16727
CWE-ID:
CWE-255 - Credentials Management
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to empty default password. A remote attacker can access the device without a password and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the wireless traffic.
Update to version 2.1.
NPort W2250A: All versions
NPort W2150A: All versions
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-355-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
