CVE-2024-4740

MXsecurity Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Published Oct 18, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
MXsecurity software versions v1.1.0 and prior are vulnerable because of the use of hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to tamper with sensitive data.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Moxa has developed an appropriate solution to address the vulnerability. The solution for the affected product is shown below. * MXsecurity: Please upgrade to the firmware version 2.2.0 or higher via the Moxa Software Licensing Portal https://netsecuritylicense.moxa.com/Account/Login


Vendor Workaround

* Minimize network exposure to ensure the device is not accessible from the Internet. * When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). * The starting point of all the above vulnerabilities is from the web service, so it is suggested to disable web service temporarily if you completed configuration to prevent further damages from these vulnerabilities until installed patch or updated firmware.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-44337 MXsecurity software versions v1.1.0 and prior are vulnerable because of the use of hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to tamper with sensitive data.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00092}

epss

{'score': 0.00095}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Moxa
Moxa mxsecurity
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:moxa:mxsecurity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Moxa
Moxa mxsecurity
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description MXsecurity software versions v1.1.0 and prior are vulnerable because of the use of hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to tamper with sensitive data.
Title MXsecurity Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Weaknesses CWE-798
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Moxa
Published
Updated
Oct 18, 2024, 2:38 PM
Reserved
May 10, 2024, 9:05 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 18, 2024, 9:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:02 AM