PT-2017-13030 · Moxa · Moxa Eds-G512E

Published 2017-11-23 · Updated 2017-12-08 · CVE-2017-13701

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions MOXA EDS-G512E version 5.1 build 16072215

Description The issue concerns the insecure storage of sensitive information in the backup file of the affected device. Specifically, passwords are stored without being hashed with a salt, and they are not encrypted using a timestamped ciphering method.

Recommendations For MOXA EDS-G512E version 5.1 build 16072215, consider implementing a secure password hashing mechanism with a salt, and encrypt sensitive information in the backup file using a timestamped ciphering method. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the backup file to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-13701

Affected Products

Moxa Eds-G512E

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13701 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-13701 · Vendor Advisory
• https://sentryo.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Switch-Moxa-Analysis.pdf · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/101966 · Note