Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Moxa products - CVE-2019-9104

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25668

CSH Severity: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9104

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Moxa

Affected software:
Moxa MGate MB3170 Series
Moxa MGate MB3270 Series
Moxa MGate MB3180 Series
Moxa MGate MB3280 Series
Moxa MGate MB3480 Series
Moxa MGate MB3660 Series

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.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-056-01
• https://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/mb3710-3180-3270-3280-3480-3660-vulnerabilities