SB2021042809 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Moxa NPort IA5000A Series



SB2021042809 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Moxa NPort IA5000A Series

Published: April 28, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021042809
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27149)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.


2) Unprotected storage of credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27150)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to unprotected storage of credentials. A remote attacker can extract authentication credentials from a configuration file sent over an insecure communication channel and change the device’s configurations.


3) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27184)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.


4) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27185)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.