Cleartext storage of sensitive information in ioLogik 2500 Series and IOxpress Configuration Utility - CVE-2019-18238

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25623

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18238

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Moxa

Affected software:
ioLogik 2500 Series
IOxpress Configuration Utility

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access an administrative account.

The vulnerability exists due to sensitive information is stored in configuration files without encryption. A remote attacker can obtain credentials.

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-056-02
• https://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/iologik-2542-hspa-series-ioxpress-vulnerabilities