CVE-2020-25190 : What You Need to Know

MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware version 2.1 or lower has a vulnerability that exposes third-party service credentials due to cleartext storage and transmission.

Understanding CVE-2020-25190

The vulnerability in the MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware version 2.1 or lower can lead to the exposure of sensitive information.

What is CVE-2020-25190?

The built-in WEB server for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower stores and transmits the credentials of third-party services in cleartext.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25190

CVSS Base Score: 7.5 (High)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
The vulnerability can allow attackers to access sensitive information, posing a risk to confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25190

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series.

Vulnerability Description

The firmware version 2.1 or lower of MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series exposes third-party service credentials due to cleartext storage and transmission.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: NPort IAW5000A-I/O
Vendor: MOXA
Affected Version: <= Version 2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by intercepting network traffic to obtain cleartext credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-25190 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the firmware to the latest version provided by MOXA.
Monitor network traffic for any unauthorized access.
Change all default credentials and use strong, unique passwords.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement encryption mechanisms for sensitive data transmission.

Patching and Updates

MOXA has released an updated firmware version for the NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series to address this vulnerability.