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CVE-2025-5191

Unquoted Search Path Vulnerability in the Utility for Industrial Computers (Windows)

Published: Aug 25, 2025Updated: Aug 25, 2025 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-428

Description

An Unquoted Search Path vulnerability has been identified in the utility for Moxa’s industrial computers (Windows). Due to the unquoted path configuration in the SerialInterfaceService.exe utility, a local attacker with limited privileges could place a malicious executable in a higher-priority directory within the search path. When the Serial Interface service starts, the malicious executable could be run with SYSTEM privileges. Successful exploitation could allow privilege escalation or enable an attacker to maintain persistence on the affected system. While successful exploitation can severely impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device itself, there is no loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability within any subsequent systems.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAccess Vector
Local
AC:LAccess Complexity
Low
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
H
I:HIntegrity
H
A:HAvailability
H

Weaknesses

Affected Products

moxa inc.commercialTWICS / OT / IoTaka moxa
and 27 more affected products View all →

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Persistence
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References

Timeline

Published
Aug 25, 2025
Last Updated
Aug 25, 2025

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