Moxa MGate 5105-MB-EIP DestIP Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Moxa MGate 5105-MB-EIP. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the DestIP parameter within MainPing.asp. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
Additional Details
Moxa has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security-advisory/mgate-5105-mb-eip-series-protocol-gateways-vulnerability
Disclosure Timeline
- 2019-10-23 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2020-02-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2020-04-01 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Dove Chiu, Philippe Lin, Charles Perine, Marco Balduzzi, Ryan Flores, Rainer Vosseler
