Multiple vulnerabilities in Moxa MXview Network Management Software
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-38452 CVE-2021-38456 CVE-2021-38460 CVE-2021-38458 CVE-2021-38454 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-22 CWE-259 CWE-523 CWE-74 CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
MXview Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Moxa |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU57083
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38452
CWE-ID:
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and create or overwrite critical files.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXview: 3.2.2
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-278-03
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.
2) Use of Hard-coded Password
EUVDB-ID: #VU57084
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38456
CWE-ID:
CWE-259 - Use of Hard-coded Password
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the software contains a hard-coded password. A remote attacker can gain access through accounts using default passwords.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXview: 3.2.2
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-278-03
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.
3) Unprotected Transport of Credentials
EUVDB-ID: #VU57085
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38460
CWE-ID:
CWE-523 - Unprotected Transport of Credentials
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to password leakage. A remote attacker can obtain credentials through unprotected transport.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXview: 3.2.2
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-278-03
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.
4) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component
EUVDB-ID: #VU57086
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38458
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXview: 3.2.2
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-278-03
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.
5) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU57087
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38454
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected product has a misconfigured service that allows remote connections to internal communication channels. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and interact and use MQTT.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXview: 3.2.2
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-278-03
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.
