PT-2020-15987 · Moxa · Nport Iaw5000A-I/O

Published 2020-12-23 · Updated 2020-12-23 · CVE-2020-25153

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 NPort IAW5000A-I/O versions 2.1 and earlier

Description The issue concerns the built-in web service of the MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O, which does not enforce strong passwords for users. This lack of password strength requirement could potentially lead to security issues.

Recommendations For MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O versions 2.1 and earlier, consider implementing strong password policies manually until a firmware update that enforces strong passwords is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the web service to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-25153

Affected Products

Nport Iaw5000A-I/O

References · 4

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-25153 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25153 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/21219 · Telegram Post
• https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-01 · Note