Vulnerability Description
An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the iw_console functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted menu selection string can cause an escape from the restricted console, resulting in system access as the root user. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moxa | Awk-3131A Firmware | 1.13 |
| Moxa | Awk-3131A | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0925ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0925ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5136?
CVE-2019-5136 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the iw_console functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted menu selection string can cause an escape from...
How severe is CVE-2019-5136?
CVE-2019-5136 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5136?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moxa Awk-3131A Firmware, Moxa Awk-3131A.