CVE-2019-6563CWE-341

Moxa IKS and EDS generate a predictable cookie calculated with an MD5 hash, allowing an attacker to capture the administrator's password, which could lead to aโ€ฆ

published March 5, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A predictable cookie in Moxa IKS and EDS devices could let attackers steal admin passwords with a simple trick! ๐Ÿ” Think of it as a bakery that uses the same recipe for every batch of cookies โ€” if someone figures out the formula, they could bake their own and claim your treats! ๐Ÿช This vulnerability could allow a crafty attacker to capture administrator credentials, potentially leading to a total compromise of the device. With control over the device, an attacker could manipulate settings, access sensitive data, or even disrupt operations โ€” absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a bakery that uses the same recipe for every batch of cookies โ€” if someone figures out the formula, they could bake their own and claim your treats! ๐Ÿช CVE-2019-6563 makes use of a predictable cookie generated by an MD5 hash, which compromises the security and confidentiality of administrator credentials. An attacker can exploit this weakness to capture passwords and gain unauthorized access.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow a crafty attacker to capture administrator credentials, potentially leading to a total compromise of the device. With control over the device, an attacker could manipulate settings, access sensitive data, or even disrupt operations โ€” absolutely devastating! To protect your devices, implement stronger cookie generation methods and ensure your firmware is up to date. Regularly audit your devices for security compliance, and consider changing password policies to enhance security. ๐Ÿ”’ You've got this! With these steps, your systems will be a fortress! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01748 ยท 77.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-341 ยท Predictable from Observable State
Published
2019-03-05T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAR 21:00Z
    Moxa IKS and EDS generate a predictable cookie calculated with an MD5 hash, allowing an attacker to capture the administrator's password, which could lead to aโ€ฆ
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