How severe is CVE-2017-13699?

CVE-2017-13699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-13699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13699?

CVE-2017-13699 affects Moxa Eds-g512e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13699?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-13699 published?

CVE-2017-13699 was published on 2017-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13699

CVE-2017-13699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Eds-g512e Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Moxa Eds-g512e Firmware
Published: 2017-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on MOXA EDS-G512E 5.1 build 16072215 devices. The password encryption method can be retrieved from the firmware. This encryption method is based on a chall value that is sent in cleartext as a POST parameter. An attacker could reverse the password encryption algorithm to retrieve it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13699?: An issue was discovered on MOXA EDS-G512E 5.1 build 16072215 devices. The password encryption method can be retrieved from the firmware. This encryption method is based on a chall value that is sent in cleartext as a POST parameter. An attacker could reverse the password encryption algorithm to retrieve it.
How severe is CVE-2017-13699?: CVE-2017-13699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-13699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13699?: CVE-2017-13699 affects Moxa Eds-g512e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13699?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-13699 published?: CVE-2017-13699 was published on 2017-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:eds-g512e_firmware:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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