CVE-2021-40390: moxa mxview Use of Hard-coded Credentials
CVSS: 10.0v3.0CriticalModified
Published 14-04-2022Last modified 15-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-40390 is a critical (CVSS 10.0) Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in moxa mxview. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.46%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 14-04-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Web Application functionality of Moxa MXView Series 3.2.4. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to unauthorized access. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 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
Critical 10.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST10.0CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.46% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score2.46%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (talosintelligence.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Moxa2 products
- mxview3.2.4
- mxview series3.2.4
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1401X Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory