CVE-2024-6786: mxview one Path Traversal — Fix

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to craft MQTT messages that include relative path traversal sequences, enabling them to read arbitrary files on the system. This could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, such as configuration files and JWT signing secrets.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-24 CWE-24

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
moxa	mxview_one	< 1.4.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-240735-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-mxview-one-and-mxview-one-central-manager-series

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-268-05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6786? +

The vulnerability allows an attacker to craft MQTT messages that include relative path traversal sequences, enabling them to read arbitrary files on the system. This could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, such as configuration files and JWT signing secrets. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-6786? +

CVE-2024-6786 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6786? +

CVE-2024-6786 affects products from moxa, specifically: mxview_one. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6786? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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