How severe is CVE-2019-18238?

CVE-2019-18238 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-2019-18238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18238?

CVE-2019-18238 primarily affects Moxa Iologik 2512 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18238?

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-2019-18238 published?

CVE-2019-18238 was published on 2020-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18238

CVE-2019-18238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Iologik 2512 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Moxa Iologik 2512 Firmware
Published: 2020-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Moxa ioLogik 2500 series firmware, Version 3.0 or lower, and IOxpress configuration utility, Version 2.3.0 or lower, sensitive information is stored in configuration files without encryption, which may allow an attacker to access an administrative account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18238?: In Moxa ioLogik 2500 series firmware, Version 3.0 or lower, and IOxpress configuration utility, Version 2.3.0 or lower, sensitive information is stored in configuration files without encryption, which may allow an attacker to access an administrative account.
How severe is CVE-2019-18238?: CVE-2019-18238 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-2019-18238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18238?: CVE-2019-18238 primarily affects Moxa Iologik 2512 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18238?: 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-2019-18238 published?: CVE-2019-18238 was published on 2020-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-02

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512-hspa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512-hspa-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512-wl1-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512-wl1-eu-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512-wl1-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512-wl1-us-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512-wl1-jp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2512-wl1-jp-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542-hspa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542-hspa-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542-wl1-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542-wl1-eu-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542-wl1-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542-wl1-us-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542-wl1-jp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iologik_2542-wl1-jp-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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