CVE-2020-6991 Weak cryptography in Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Weak password requirements in Moxa EDS-G516E firmware allow attackers to gain unauthorized access via brute force attacks.

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-2020-6991?

CVE-2020-6991 is a critical vulnerability in Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, published on 24 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, weak password requirements may allow an attacker to gain access using brute force.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6991?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Moxa Eds-510e Firmware, Moxa Eds-G516e Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6991?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6991 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-6991 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6991 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxmj-c6q3-rm4g.

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