CVE-2020-13859 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on Mofi Network MOFI4500-4GXeLTE 4.0.8-std devices. A format error in /etc/shadow, coupled with a logic bug in the LuCI - OpenWrt Configuration Interface framework, allows the undocumented system account mofidev to login to the cgi-bin/luci/quick/wizard management interface without a password by abusing a forgotten-password feature.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mofinetwork	Mofi4500-4Gxelte Firmware	4.0.8-std
Mofinetwork	Mofi4500-4Gxelte	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287 CWE-755

References

https://mofinetwork.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=14PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.criticalstart.com/critical-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-mofi-routerTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://mofinetwork.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=14PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.criticalstart.com/critical-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-mofi-routerTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-13859?

CVE-2020-13859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered on Mofi Network MOFI4500-4GXeLTE 4.0.8-std devices. A format error in /etc/shadow, coupled with a logic bug in the LuCI - OpenWrt Configuration Interface framework, allows the ...

How severe is CVE-2020-13859?

CVE-2020-13859 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-13859?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mofinetwork Mofi4500-4Gxelte Firmware, Mofinetwork Mofi4500-4Gxelte.