CVE-2024-9138 — HIGH (7.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Moxa’s cellular routers, secure routers, and network security appliances are affected by a high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2024-9138. This vulnerability involves hard-coded credentials, enabling an authenticated user to escalate privileges and gain root-level access to the system, posing a significant security risk.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-656

References

https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-241155-pr

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-9138?

CVE-2024-9138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Moxa’s cellular routers, secure routers, and network security appliances are affected by a high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2024-9138. This vulnerability involves hard-coded credentials, enabling an a...

How severe is CVE-2024-9138?

CVE-2024-9138 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-9138?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.