Is CVE-2019-5162 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5162 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5162 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-5162 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5162?

CVE-2019-5162 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-5162

CWE-284Published: February 25, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable improper access control vulnerability exists in the iw_webs account settings functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware version 1.13. A specially crafted user name entry can cause the overwrite of an existing user account password, resulting in remote shell access to the device as that user. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5162 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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.