CVE-2024-9140CWE-78

Moxa’s cellular routers, secure routers, and network security appliances are affected by a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-9140

Critical · published January 3, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single command mishap is all it takes to let an attacker execute arbitrary code on Moxa’s cellular routers and security appliances! 🔥 Think of it as leaving the back door of your house wide open while you’re away—anyone with the right knowledge can walk right in and mess with your valuables. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass normal security checks and run commands as if they were the system administrator. The consequences of this are absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate the system, disrupt network services, or even gain access to sensitive data. Imagine your entire network being compromised because of a single command that slipped through the cracks!

Put simply

Think of it as leaving the back door of your house wide open while you’re away—anyone with the right knowledge can walk right in and mess with your valuables. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass normal security checks and run commands as if they were the system administrator. This vulnerability arises from improperly restricted commands in Moxa’s devices, allowing OS command injection. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems without proper authorization.

What to do

The consequences of this are absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate the system, disrupt network services, or even gain access to sensitive data. Imagine your entire network being compromised because of a single command that slipped through the cracks! To mitigate this risk, immediately patch your devices to the latest firmware released by Moxa. Additionally, review command permissions and ensure they are set correctly to restrict unauthorized access. Regularly audit your network for other potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! By taking action now, you’ll secure your network and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.01765 · 77.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-01-03T08:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JAN 08:26Z
    Moxa’s cellular routers, secure routers, and network security appliances are affected by a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-9140
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