PT-2023-4609 · Moxa · Nport Iaw5000A-I/O Series

Published 2023-08-16 · Updated 2023-08-24 · CVE-2023-4204

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

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 NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series versions v2.2 and prior

Description The issue is related to a hardcoded key in the NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware, which could facilitate firmware manipulation. This poses a potential risk to the security and integrity of the affected device, allowing a remote attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.

Recommendations For NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series versions v2.2 and prior, consider updating to a newer version that addresses the hardcoded credential vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the device to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-05016

CVE-2023-4204

Affected Products

Nport Iaw5000A-I/O Series

References · 9

• https://moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-230304-nport-iaw5000a-i-o-series-hardcoded-credential-vulnerability · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4204 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-05016 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-4204 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/TechFishNews/status/1691881797842514011 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/68677 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1691834053270405128 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/56647 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1691881543952732450 · Twitter Post