#VU25623 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in ioLogik 2500 Series and IOxpress Configuration Utility - CVE-2019-18238

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25623

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-2019-18238

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ioLogik 2500 Series
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
IOxpress Configuration Utility
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Moxa

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access an administrative account.

The vulnerability exists due to sensitive information is stored in configuration files without encryption. A remote attacker can obtain credentials.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ioLogik 2500 Series: 3.0

IOxpress Configuration Utility: 2.3.0

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-056-02
https://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/iologik-2542-hspa-series-ioxpress-vulnerabilities

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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.