CVE-2020-6979: moxa eds-510e_firmware Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 24-03-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-6979 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in moxa eds-510e_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.48%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-03-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, the affected products use a hard-coded cryptographic key, increasing the possibility that confidential data can be recovered.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
74%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.48% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Moxa2 products
- eds-510e_firmware≤ 5.2
- eds-g516e_firmware≤ 5.2
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-04X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource