QID 591158

Date Published: 2022-11-04

QID 591158: Moxa AWK-3131A iw_console Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (TALOS-2019-0925)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS
Moxa AWK-3131A Firmware version 1.13

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
QID checks for the Vulnerable version of using passive scanning

An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the iw_console functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted menu selection string can cause an escape from the restricted console, resulting in system access as the root user. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9 severity.
    • Solution

    Customers are advised to refer to CERT MITIGATIONS section TALOS-2019-0925 for affected packages and patching details.

    Vendor References

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