Vulnerability identifier: #VU45999

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25194

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Moxa

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series: 2.1

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External links
http://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/nport-iaw5000a-io-serial-device-servers-vulnerabilities
http://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.