#VU60559 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in MXview


Published: 2022-02-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60559

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40392

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MXview
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

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 within the Web Application functionality. A remote attacker can sniff network traffic and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MXview: 3.2.4


External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1403


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.


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