CVE-2023-28697 Moxa MiiNePort E1 - Broken Access Control

Critical 9.8 Published 27 Apr 2023 Updated 31 Jan 2025

Unauthenticated remote attackers can perform arbitrary system operations or disrupt services on Moxa MiiNePort E1 devices due to insufficient access control.

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-2023-28697?

CVE-2023-28697 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Moxa MiiNePort E1, published on 27 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Moxa MiiNePort E1 has a vulnerability of insufficient access control. An unauthenticated remote user can exploit this vulnerability to perform arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28697?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Moxa Miineport E1 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28697?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-28697 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28697 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vj73-r662-h884.