CRITICAL
CVE-2021-32974
CWE-20Published: April 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
9.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Improper input validation in the built-in web server in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O series firmware version 2.2 or earlier may allow a remote attacker to execute commands.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-32974 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
moxa8 product(s)
nport iaw5150a-6i\/o firmwarenport iaw5150a-6i\/onport iaw5150a-12i\/o firmwarenport iaw5150a-12i\/onport iaw5250a-6i\/o firmwarenport iaw5250a-6i\/onport iaw5250a-12i\/o firmwarenport iaw5250a-12i\/o
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-187-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-187-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-32974
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 1, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-32974 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.