CVE-2016-8717
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CVE-2016-8717 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists in the Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. The device operating system contains an undocumented, privileged (root) account with hard-coded credentials, giving attackers full control of affected devices.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists in the Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. The device operating system contains an undocumented, privileged (root) account with hard-coded credentials, giving attackers full control of affected devices.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moxa | Awk-3131a Firmware | 1.1 |
References
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0231Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0231Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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