Moxa ioLogik 2542-HSPA/Ioxpress Configuration Utility Configuration File cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Moxa ioLogik 2542-HSPA and Ioxpress Configuration Utility. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation results in cleartext storage. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-18238. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Moxa ioLogik 2542-HSPA and Ioxpress Configuration Utility (Automation Software) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Moxa ioLogik 2542-HSPA Series Controllers and IOs, and IOxpress Configuration Utility ioLogik 2500 series firmware, Version 3.0 or lower IOxpress configuration utility, Version 2.3.0 or lower. Sensitive information is stored in configuration files without encryption, which may allow an attacker to access an administrative account.

The weakness was presented 02/26/2020. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-18238 since 10/22/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1555.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
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Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

10/22/2019 🔍
02/26/2020 +127 days 🔍
02/27/2020 +1 days 🔍
04/06/2024 +1500 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: moxa.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-18238 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-18238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150528

Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2020 06:47
Updated: 04/06/2024 08:24
Changes: 02/27/2020 06:47 (35), 02/27/2020 06:52 (18), 04/06/2024 08:24 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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