CVE-2019-5153

CVE-2019-5153 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Awk-3131a 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-787.

Key facts

Description

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the iw_webs configuration parsing functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted user name entry can cause an overflow of an error message buffer, resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5153?
An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the iw_webs configuration parsing functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted user name entry can cause an overflow of an error message buffer, resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5153?
CVE-2019-5153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5153 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5153?
CVE-2019-5153 affects Moxa Awk-3131a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5153?
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-2019-5153 published?
CVE-2019-5153 was published on 2020-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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