CVE-2016-8716

Name: CVE-2016-8716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T19:59:00.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8716 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable Cleartext Transmission of Password vulnerability exists in the Web Application functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. The Change Password functionality of the Web Application transmits the password in cleartext. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable Cleartext Transmission of Password vulnerability exists in the Web Application functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. The Change Password functionality of the Web Application transmits the password in cleartext. An attacker capable of intercepting this traffic is able to obtain valid credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-640

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moxa	Awk-3131a Firmware	1.1

References

http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0230Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0230Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8716?

How severe is CVE-2016-8716?

CVE-2016-8716 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8716?

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Source: NVD / NIST