CVE-2020-25198

MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series

Description

The built-in WEB server for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower has incorrectly implemented protections from session fixation, which may allow an attacker to gain access to a session and hijack it by stealing the user’s cookies.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Moxa has released an updated firmware version (https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/software-and-documentation/search?psid=50535) for the NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series and recommends (https://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/nport-iaw5000a-io-serial-device-servers-vulnerabilities) users install this update on all affected systems.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25198?
CVE-2020-25198 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-25198?
To fix CVE-2020-25198: Moxa has released an updated firmware version (https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/software-and-documentation/search?psid=50535) for the NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series and recommends (https://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/nport-iaw5000a-io-serial-device-servers-vulnerabilities) users install this update on all affected systems.
Is CVE-2020-25198 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-25198 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-25198?
CVE-2020-25198 affects MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O.
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