CVE-2018-18393 Hardcoded credentials in ThingsPro IIoT Gateway and Device Management Software Solutions

Critical 9.8 Published 19 Oct 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Hardcoded credentials in Moxa ThingsPro IIoT Gateway allow attackers to gain unauthorized access and escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-18393?

CVE-2018-18393 is a critical vulnerability in Moxa ThingsPro IIoT Gateway and Device Management Software Solutions, published on 19 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Password Management Issue in Moxa ThingsPro IIoT Gateway and Device Management Software Solutions version 2.1.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18393?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Moxa Thingspro.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18393?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18393 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-18393 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18393 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-98vm-jhgm-gp59.