HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-10697
HIGH

CVE-2018-10697

CWE-78Published: June 7, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered on Moxa AWK-3121 1.14 devices. The Moxa AWK 3121 provides ping functionality so that an administrator can execute ICMP calls to check if the network is working correctly. However, the same functionality allows an attacker to execute commands on the device. The POST parameter "srvName" is susceptible to this injection. By crafting a packet that contains shell metacharacters, it is possible for an attacker to execute the attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-10697 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

moxa2 product(s)
awk-3121 firmwareawk-3121
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153223/Moxa-AWK-3121-1.14-Information-Disclosure-Command-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/samuelhuntley/Moxa_AWK_1121/blob/master/Moxa_AWK_1121
ADVISORYhttps://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/8
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153223/Moxa-AWK-3121-1.14-Information-Disclosure-Command-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/samuelhuntley/Moxa_AWK_1121/blob/master/Moxa_AWK_1121
ADVISORYhttps://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/8

All References (6)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153223/Moxa-AWK-3121-1.14-Information-Disclosure-Command-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://github.com/samuelhuntley/Moxa_AWK_1121/blob/master/Moxa_AWK_1121Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/8Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153223/Moxa-AWK-3121-1.14-Information-Disclosure-Command-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://github.com/samuelhuntley/Moxa_AWK_1121/blob/master/Moxa_AWK_1121Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/8Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-10697
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 7, 2019

Related CVEs (CWE-78)

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CVE-2010-0418
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CVE-2013-4781
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-10697 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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