CVE-2024-9137

HIGH

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2024-10-14 psirt@moxa.com

Authentication Bypass

8.8

CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: moxa

Severity by source

Vendor (moxa) PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from Vendor (moxa) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: moxa

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 14, 2024 - 09:15 cve.org

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The affected product lacks an authentication check when sending commands to the server via the Moxa service. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute specified commands, potentially leading to unauthorized downloads or uploads of configuration files and system compromise.

AnalysisAI

The affected product lacks an authentication check when sending commands to the server via the Moxa service. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. The affected product lacks an authentication check when sending commands to the server via the Moxa service. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute specified commands, potentially leading to unauthorized downloads or uploads of configuration files and system compromise.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.