#VU97636 Path traversal in MXview One - CVE-2024-6786

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97636

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6786

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Moxa

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within MQTT messages. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MXview One: 1.4.0

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External links
https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-240735-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-mxview-one-and-mxview-one-central-manager-series

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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.