What is CVE-2021-38458?

CVE-2021-38458 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Moxa Mxview Network Management Software, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2021-10-12.

How severe is CVE-2021-38458?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Moxa Mxview Network Management Software

CVE-2021-38458

A path traversal vulnerability in the Moxa MXview Network Management software Versions 3.x to 3.2.2 may allow an attacker to create or overwrite critical files used to execute code, such as programs or libraries.

EPSS: 0.008 (74.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Moxa Mxview Network Management Software — versions 3.x

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-74 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection)

References

us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-278-03 (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38458?: CVE-2021-38458 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Moxa Mxview Network Management Software, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2021-10-12.
How severe is CVE-2021-38458?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.