CVE-2023-33237

Authentication Bypass Without Administrator Privilege

Description

TN-5900 Series firmware version v3.3 and prior is vulnerable to improper-authentication vulnerability. This vulnerability arises from inadequate authentication measures implemented in the web API handler, allowing low-privileged APIs to execute restricted actions that only high-privileged APIs are allowed This presents a potential risk of unauthorized exploitation by malicious actors.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Moxa has developed appropriate solution to address the vulnerability. The solution for affected products is shown below: * TN-5900 Series: Please upgrade to firmware v3.4 or higher.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory moxa.com
Affected: Moxa TN-5900 Series
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33237?
CVE-2023-33237 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33237?
To fix CVE-2023-33237: Moxa has developed appropriate solution to address the vulnerability. The solution for affected products is shown below: * TN-5900 Series: Please upgrade to firmware v3.4 or higher.
Is CVE-2023-33237 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-33237 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-2023-33237?
CVE-2023-33237 affects Moxa TN-5900 Series.
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