HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-10701
HIGH

CVE-2018-10701

CWE-119Published: 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. It provides functionality so that an administrator can run scripts on the device to troubleshoot any issues. However, the same functionality allows an attacker to execute commands on the device. The POST parameter "iw_filename" is susceptible to buffer overflow. By crafting a packet that contains a string of 162 characters, it is possible for an attacker to execute the attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-10701 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/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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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Official NIST entry
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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.htmlThird Party Advisory
→
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.htmlThird Party Advisory
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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-2018-10701
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 7, 2019

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CVE-2012-0760
10.0
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-10701 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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