CVE-2016-8716

7.5 HIGH
Published: April 12, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0230
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Exploit Mitigation Third Party Advisory
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0230
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Mitigation Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.8%
53th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

moxa