A vulnerability has been identified in NPort 6000 Series, making the authentication mechanism vulnerable. This vulnerability arises from the incorrect implementation of sensitive information protection, potentially allowing malicious users to gain unauthorized access to the web service. 

The identified vulnerability types and potential impacts are shown below:

Affected Products:

The affected products and firmware versions are shown below.

Solutions:

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

Mitigation

• Upgrade to the newest firmware version. 
• Disable the HTTP console. 

• Reduce network exposure by ensuring that all control system devices and systems are not accessible from the Internet. 
• Place control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls, isolating them from business networks. 
• When remote access is necessary, employ secure methods such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). It is important to note that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be kept up to date with the latest available version. Remember that the security of a VPN depends on the security of its connected devices. 

Acknowledgment:

We would like to express our appreciation to Pasha Kravtsov and Nathan Nye from True Anomaly (trueanomaly.space) 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. 

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