#VU52690 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Moxa products - CVE-2020-27185

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52690

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [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-2020-27185

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NPort IA5150A Series
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
NPort IA5250A Series
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
NPort IA5450A Series
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Moxa

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NPort IA5150A Series: 1.4

NPort IA5250A Series : 1.4

NPort IA5450A Series: 1.7

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External links
https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/nport-ia5000a-serial-device-servers-vulnerabilities
https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2021/05/11/klcert-20-021

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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.