Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8716
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.
Products affected by CVE-2016-8716
- cpe:2.3:o:moxa:awk-3131a_firmware:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8716
0.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 40 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8716
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.3
|
LOW | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
6.5
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.6
|
5.9
|
Talos | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.6
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8716
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The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8716
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http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0230
TALOS-2016-0230 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceExploit;Mitigation;Third Party Advisory
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