CVE-2020-25153
CVE-2020-25153 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Moxa Nport Iaw5000a-i/o Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-521.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-521
- Affected product: Moxa Nport Iaw5000a-i/o Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The built-in web service for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower does not require users to have strong passwords.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25153?
- The built-in web service for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower does not require users to have strong passwords.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25153?
- CVE-2020-25153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-25153 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25153?
- CVE-2020-25153 affects Moxa Nport Iaw5000a-i/o Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25153?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-25153 published?
- CVE-2020-25153 was published on 2020-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_iaw5000a-i\/o_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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