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SUMMARY

MXsecurity Series Multiple Vulnerabilities

MXsecurity Series version 1.1.0 and prior are affected by two vulnerabilities.  

CVE-2024-4739 

The lack of access restriction to a resource from unauthorized users makes MXsecurity software versions v1.1.0 and prior vulnerable. By acquiring a valid authenticator, an attacker can pose as an authorized user and successfully access the resource. 

CVE-2024-4740 

MXsecurity software versions v1.1.0 and prior are vulnerable because of the use of hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to tamper with sensitive data. 

The identified vulnerability types and potential impacts are shown below: 

Item Vulnerability Type Impact
1

Exposed Dangerous Method or Function (CWE-749) 

CVE-2024-4739 

An attacker could gain access to the resource. 
2

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798) 

CVE-2024-4740 

An attacker could tamper with sensitive data. 

Vulnerability Scoring Details 

ID
CVSS v3.1
Vector
Severity

Unauthenticated

Remote Exploit

CVE-2024-4739

5.3

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Medium Yes
CVE-2024-4740 5.3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Medium Yes
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS

Affected Products

The affected products and versions are shown below. 

Product Series Affected Versions
MXsecurity Series  Software version v1.1.0 and prior versions  

 

Solutions

Moxa has developed appropriate solutions to address the vulnerabilities. The solutions for affected products are shown below. 

Product Series Solutions
MXsecurity Series  Upgrade to the firmware version 2.2.0 or higher via the Moxa Software Licensing Portal  

 

Mitigation

  • Minimize network exposure to ensure the device is not accessible from the Internet. 
  • When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 
  • The starting point of all the above vulnerabilities is from the web service, so it is suggested to disable web service temporarily if you completed configuration to prevent further damages from these vulnerabilities until installed patch or updated firmware.  

 

Products That Are Not Vulnerable 

Only the products listed in the Affected Products section of this advisory are known to be affected by these vulnerabilities. 

 

Acknowledgment  

We would like to express our appreciation to Sean Cai and Chris Huang for reporting the vulnerability, working with us to help enhance the security of our products, and helping us provide a better service to our customers. 

 

Revision History

VERSION DESCRIPTION RELEASE DATE
1.0 First Release Oct 18, 2024

Relevant Products

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