CVE-2024-12297
Frontend Authorization Logic Disclosure Vulnerability
10.0CVSSCRITICAL
Description
Moxa’s Ethernet switch is vulnerable to an authentication bypass because of flaws in its authorization mechanism. Although both client-side and back-end server verification are involved in the process, attackers can exploit weaknesses in its implementation. These vulnerabilities may enable brute-force attacks to guess valid credentials or MD5 collision attacks to forge authentication hashes, potentially compromising the security of the device.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Impact
C:HConfidentialityH
I:HIntegrityH
A:HAvailabilityH
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
References
https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-241407-cve-2024-12297-frontend-authorization-logic-disclosure-vulnerability-in-eds-508a-series
moxa.com
https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-241408-cve-2024-12297-frontend-authorization-logic-disclosure-vulnerability-identified-in-pt-switches
moxa.com
Timeline
Published
Jan 15, 2025
Last Updated
Mar 6, 2025
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