Vulnerability identifier: #VU25621

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6991

CWE-ID: CWE-521

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Moxa EDS-G516E
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Moxa EDS-510E
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Moxa

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform brute-force attack and guess the password.

The vulnerability exists due to weak password requirements. An attacker can perform a brute-force attack and guess users' passwords.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Moxa EDS-G516E: 5.2

Moxa EDS-510E: 5.2

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-056-04
http://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/eds-g516e-510e-ethernet-switches-vulnerabilities

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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.