Moxa ioLogik 2542-HSPA Series Controllers and IOs, and IOxpress Configuration Utility

# ICS Advisory (ICSA-20-056-02) ## Moxa ioLogik 2542-HSPA Series Controllers and IOs, and IOxpress Configuration Utility Original release date: February 25, 2020 [Print Document](javascript:window.print\(\);) [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus- cert.cisa.gov%2Fics%2Fadvisories%2Ficsa-20-056-02) [Like Me](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus- cert.cisa.gov%2Fics%2Fadvisories%2Ficsa-20-056-02) [Share](http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus- cert.cisa.gov%2Fics%2Fadvisories%2Ficsa-20-056-02) ### Legal Notice All information products included in [https://us-cert.gov/ics](/ics) are provided "as is" for informational purposes only. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not provide any warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within. DHS does not endorse any commercial product or service, referenced in this product or otherwise. Further dissemination of this product is governed by the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) marking in the header. For more information about TLP, see [https://www.us- cert.gov/tlp/](/tlp/). * * * ## 1\. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * **CVSS v3 7.5** * **ATTENTION:** Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit * **Vendor:** Moxa * **Equipment:** ioLogik 2542-HSPA Series Controllers and IOs, and IOxpress Configuration Utility * **Vulnerabilities:** Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information, Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, Incorrectly Specified Destination in a Communication Channel ## 2\. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could crash the device or allow access to sensitive information. ## 3\. TECHNICAL DETAILS ### 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS Moxa reports these vulnerabilities affects the following products: * ioLogik 2500 series firmware, Version 3.0 or lower * IOxpress configuration utility, Version 2.3.0 or lower ### 3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW #### 3.2.1 [CLEARTEXT STORAGE OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION CWE-312](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/312.html) Sensitive information is stored in configuration files without encryption, which may allow an attacker to access an administrative account. [CVE-2019-18238](http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2019-18238) has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ([AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)). #### 3.2.2 [CLEARTEXT TRANSMISSION OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION CWE-319](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/319.html) Sensitive information is transmitted over some web applications in clear text. [CVE-2020-7003](http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2020-7003) has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ([AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)). #### 3.2.3 [INCORRECTLY SPECIFIED DESTINATION IN A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL CWE-941](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/941.html) Frequent and multiple requests for short-term use may cause the web server to fail. [CVE-2019-18242](http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2019-18242) has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 5.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ([AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)). ### 3.3 BACKGROUND * **CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS:** Critical Manufacturing, Energy, Water and Wastewater Systems * **COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED:** Worldwide * **COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION:** Taiwan ### 3.4 RESEARCHER Ilya Karpov and Evgeniy Druzhinin from Rostelecom-Solar reported these vulnerabilities to Moxa. ## 4\. MITIGATIONS Moxa has developed a solution to address these vulnerabilities: Please contact [Moxa Technical Support](https://www.moxa.com/support/support/technical- support) for a security patch. Please see [Moxa's security advisory](https://www.moxa.com/en/support/support/security- advisory/iologik-2542-hspa-series-ioxpress-vulnerabilities) for more information. CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability. Specifically, users should: * Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure that they are [not accessible from the Internet](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01). * Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls, and isolate them from the business network. * When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize that VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for [control systems security recommended practices](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/recommended-practices) on the ICS webpage on [us-cert.gov](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics). Several recommended practices are available for reading and download, including [Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies](https://www.us- cert.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS- CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf). Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the [ICS webpage on us-cert.gov](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics) in the Technical Information Paper, [ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/tips/ICS- TIP-12-146-01B). Organizations observing any suspected malicious activity should follow their established internal procedures and report their findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: * Do not click web links or open unsolicited attachments in email messages. * Refer to [Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams](https://www.us-cert.gov/sites/default/files/publications/emailscams_0905.pdf) for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to [Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks](https://www.us- cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014) for more information on social engineering attacks. No known public exploits specifically target these vulnerabilities.