CVE-2016-4503

Description

Moxa Device Server Web Console 5232-N allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently modify settings and data, via vectors related to reading a cookie parameter containing a UserId value.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.81% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-189-02 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91670 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4503?
CVE-2016-4503 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4503?
To fix CVE-2016-4503, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-4503 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-4503 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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