Use of hard-coded credentials in PT-7528 Series and PT-7828 Series - CVE-2020-6985

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials for access to the console.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

How to mitigate CVE-2020-6985

Sources

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-056-03
• https://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/pt-7528-7828-ethernet-switches-vulnerabilities