QID 591173

Date Published: 2022-11-11

QID 591173: Moxa AWK-3131A Multiple Features Login Username Parameter OS Command Injection Vulnerability (TALOS-2017-0507)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS
Moxa AWK-3131A Industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless AP/bridge/client versions 1.4 - 1.9
In addition, versions prior to 1.4 appear similarly vulnerable to injection, but not as easily exploitable (described below). Other models in the AWK product line may likewise be vulnerable but have not been tested.

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

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.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
  • Solution

    Customers are advised to refer to CERT MITIGATIONS section TALOS-2017-0507 for affected packages and patching details.

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