CVE-2018-7506
CWE-200Published: April 6, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The private key of the web server in Moxa MXview versions 2.8 and prior is able to be read and accessed via an HTTP GET request, which may allow a remote attacker to decrypt encrypted information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-7506 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-7506 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts