How severe is CVE-2020-25190?

CVE-2020-25190 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-2020-25190 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25190?

CVE-2020-25190 affects Moxa Nport Iaw5000a-i/o Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25190?

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-2020-25190 published?

CVE-2020-25190 was published on 2020-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25190

CVE-2020-25190 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Nport Iaw5000a-i/o 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Moxa Nport Iaw5000a-i/o Firmware
Published: 2020-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The built-in WEB server for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower stores and transmits the credentials of third-party services in cleartext.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25190?: The built-in WEB server for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower stores and transmits the credentials of third-party services in cleartext.
How severe is CVE-2020-25190?: CVE-2020-25190 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-2020-25190 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25190?: CVE-2020-25190 affects Moxa Nport Iaw5000a-i/o Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25190?: 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-2020-25190 published?: CVE-2020-25190 was published on 2020-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_iaw5000a-i\/o_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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