Moxa Cellular Routers, Secure Routers, and Network Security Appliances Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been identified in Moxa's cellular routers, secure routers, and network security appliances, allowing authenticated users to escalate privileges and gain root access. This issue arises from hard-coded credentials, posing a significant security risk by enabling unauthorized modifications, data exposure, or service disruption.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized root-level access, allowing for complete control over the affected system.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to the latest firmware version to address this vulnerability. For specific upgrade instructions, refer to the Moxa product support page or contact Moxa Technical Support for certain product series.