CVE-2023-4204 NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability
Hardcoded credentials in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware allow attackers to manipulate firmware and compromise device integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-4204?
CVE-2023-4204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series, published on 16 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware version v2.2 and prior is affected by a hardcoded credential vulnerabilitywhich poses a potential risk to the security and integrity of the affected device. This vulnerability is attributed to the presence of a hardcoded key, which could potentially facilitate firmware manipulation.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4204?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Moxa Nport Iaw5000a-I\/O Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4204?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4204 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-4204 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4204 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5qr-p6v8-2x55.