CVE-2024-9137CWE-306

Moxa Service Missing Authentication for Critical Function

High · published October 14, 2024

CVSS v4.0
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A simple lack of authentication opens the door wide! An attacker could send commands to the server through the Moxa service without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and request any dish they like, without ever verifying their identity. This vulnerability lets attackers take control of server functions, much like an unauthorized diner tampering with recipes. The potential consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could execute arbitrary commands, leading to unauthorized uploads or downloads of configuration files, and ultimately compromising the entire system. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your house and letting them rearrange the furniture—or worse!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and request any dish they like, without ever verifying their identity. This vulnerability lets attackers take control of server functions, much like an unauthorized diner tampering with recipes. This flaw arises from the absence of an authentication check when commands are sent to the server via the Moxa service, allowing attackers to interact with the system as if they were legitimate users without any credentials.

What to do

The potential consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could execute arbitrary commands, leading to unauthorized uploads or downloads of configuration files, and ultimately compromising the entire system. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your house and letting them rearrange the furniture—or worse! To safeguard your systems, immediately apply patches provided by the vendor, implement strict access control mechanisms, and review your command handling processes. Don't leave any room for unauthorized access! You've got this! By following these steps, you can shore up your defenses and keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00501 · 42.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2024-10-14T08:09Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 08:09Z
    Moxa Service Missing Authentication for Critical Function
    cvelistv5