How severe is CVE-2018-10699?

CVE-2018-10699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10699?

CVE-2018-10699 affects Moxa Awk-3121 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10699?

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-2018-10699 published?

CVE-2018-10699 was published on 2019-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10699

CVE-2018-10699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Awk-3121 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Moxa Awk-3121 Firmware
Published: 2019-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Moxa AWK-3121 1.14 devices. The Moxa AWK 3121 provides certfile upload functionality so that an administrator can upload a certificate file used for connecting to the wireless network. However, the same functionality allows an attacker to execute commands on the device. The POST parameter "iw_privatePass" is susceptible to this injection. By crafting a packet that contains shell metacharacters, it is possible for an attacker to execute the attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10699?: An issue was discovered on Moxa AWK-3121 1.14 devices. The Moxa AWK 3121 provides certfile upload functionality so that an administrator can upload a certificate file used for connecting to the wireless network. However, the same functionality allows an attacker to execute commands on the device. The POST parameter "iw_privatePass" is susceptible to this injection. By crafting a packet that contains shell metacharacters, it is possible for an attacker to execute the attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-10699?: CVE-2018-10699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10699?: CVE-2018-10699 affects Moxa Awk-3121 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10699?: 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-2018-10699 published?: CVE-2018-10699 was published on 2019-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:awk-3121_firmware:1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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