CVE-2019-9096

An issue was discovered on Moxa MGate MB3170 and MB3270 devices before 4.1, MB3280 and MB3480 devices before 3.1, MB3660 devices before 2.3, and MB3180 devices…

Critical · published March 11, 2020

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A brute-forcing bonanza awaits! Moxa MGate devices have a critical weakness: insufficient password requirements, making it far too easy for attackers to guess their way in. 🔥 Think of it like a bank that lets you enter with just a flimsy identification check. If the bank doesn’t enforce strict ID requirements, it’s a goldmine for anyone looking to waltz in and steal valuables! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to the MGate web application, potentially compromising sensitive data and controlling the devices. This could lead to devastating impacts on network integrity and security, allowing malicious actors to wreak havoc in critical infrastructures.

Put simply

Think of it like a bank that lets you enter with just a flimsy identification check. If the bank doesn’t enforce strict ID requirements, it’s a goldmine for anyone looking to waltz in and steal valuables! The vulnerability arises from inadequate password policies that make it possible for attackers to use brute-force methods to gain access to the devices. This lack of stringent requirements means common or weak passwords can be easily exploited, leading to unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to the MGate web application, potentially compromising sensitive data and controlling the devices. This could lead to devastating impacts on network integrity and security, allowing malicious actors to wreak havoc in critical infrastructures. Update MGate MB3170/MB3270 devices to version 4.1 or later, MB3280/MB3480 to 3.1 or later, and MB3660 to 2.3 or later. Review and enhance password policies across your network to ensure they meet minimum security standards. 🛡️ You can tackle this issue head-on! Follow these steps to secure your devices and ensure peace of mind. You've got this! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01764 · 77.9th percentile
Published
2020-03-11T14:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAR 14:27Z
    An issue was discovered on Moxa MGate MB3170 and MB3270 devices before 4.1, MB3280 and MB3480 devices before 3.1, MB3660 devices before 2.3, and MB3180 devices…
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