Multiple vulnerabilities in Moxa MXsecurity Series
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-39979 CVE-2023-39980 CVE-2023-39981 CVE-2023-39982 CVE-2023-39983 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-334 CWE-89 CWE-287 CWE-798 CWE-915 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #5 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
MXsecurity Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Moxa |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Small Space of Random Values
EUVDB-ID: #VU80328
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39979
CWE-ID:
CWE-334 - Small Space of Random Values
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to small space of random values. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXsecurity: 1.0 - 1.0.1
CPE2.3 External linksQ & 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.
2) SQL injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU80333
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39980
CWE-ID:
CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXsecurity: 1.0 - 1.0.1
CPE2.3 External linksQ & 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.
3) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU80338
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-2023-39981
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain access to disclose device information.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXsecurity: 1.0 - 1.0.1
CPE2.3 External linksQ & 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.
4) Use of hard-coded credentials
EUVDB-ID: #VU80339
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-2023-39982
CWE-ID:
CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and enable the decryption of SSH traffic.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXsecurity: 1.0 - 1.0.1
CPE2.3 External linksQ & 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.
5) Improperly Controlled Modification of Dynamically-Determined Object Attributes
EUVDB-ID: #VU80340
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39983
CWE-ID:
CWE-915 - Improperly Controlled Modification of Dynamically-Determined Object Attributes
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly controlled modification of dynamically-determined object attributes. A remote attacker can register/add a device via the nsm-web application.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMXsecurity: 1.0 - 1.0.1
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-230403-mxsecurity-series-multiple-vulnerabilities
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-30
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
