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CVE-2020-27150: In multiple versions of NPort IA5000A Series, the result of exporting a device’s configuration contains the...

In multiple versions of NPort IA5000A Series, the result of exporting a device’s configuration contains the passwords of all users on the system and other sensitive data in the original form if “Pre-shared key” doesn’t set.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-27150 is a sensitive data exposure issue in Moxa NPort IA5000A Series devices. When configuration is exported without a pre-shared key set, the export can contain all user passwords and other sensitive data in original form. The main business risk is credential leakage from configuration files.

Executive priority

Prioritize discovery and handling of exported configuration files. This is not confirmed actively exploited, but plaintext credential exposure can undermine OT access controls if configuration exports are mishandled.

Technical view

The source bundle states all versions of NPort IA5000A Series are affected. The vulnerable behavior occurs during device configuration export when the pre-shared key is unset, causing plaintext user passwords and sensitive data to appear in the exported result. No CVSS, CWE, patch details, or exploit mechanism are provided in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in environments using NPort IA5000A devices where administrators export configurations without setting a pre-shared key, then store, share, or back up those files. The bundle does not establish internet-facing exploitation or automatic compromise.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source here states active exploitation. Risk depends on access to exported configuration data. The bundle does not prove remote exploitability or provide an exploitation path.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and advisory references. The bundle names all versions as affected but provides no CVSS, CWE, fixed version, or exploit status. Avoid assuming more than configuration-export credential exposure when pre-shared key is unset.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory NPort IA5000A Series devices and confirm operational owners.
  • Review Moxa advisory for vendor-supported remediation guidance.
  • Set the pre-shared key before exporting device configurations.
  • Restrict access to exported configuration files and backups.
  • Rotate exposed device credentials if old exports may have leaked.

Validation and detection

  • Check whether NPort IA5000A devices exist in the environment.
  • Confirm configuration export procedures require a pre-shared key.
  • Review storage locations for historical exported configuration files.
  • Verify device credentials were rotated after any exposed exports.
  • Document findings against vendor advisory guidance.
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aNPort IA5000A SeriesAll versionsListed
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