CVE-2020-6991: moxa eds-510e_firmware Weak Password Requirements
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 24-03-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-6991 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Weak Password Requirements vulnerability in moxa eds-510e_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.51%
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, weak password requirements may allow an attacker to gain access using brute force.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.51%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
74%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.51% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.51%
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