CVE-2017-14459

Description

An exploitable OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the Telnet, SSH, and console login functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless AP/bridge/client in firmware versions 1.4 to 1.7 (current). An attacker can inject commands via the username parameter of several services (SSH, Telnet, console), resulting in remote, unauthenticated, root-level operating system command execution.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 20.49% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Talos Moxa
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0507 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14459?
CVE-2017-14459 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-14459?
To fix CVE-2017-14459, 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-2017-14459 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-14459 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-14459?
CVE-2017-14459 affects Talos Moxa.
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