CVE-2016-8716: High severity moxa awk-3131a firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2017

Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components

MOXA AWK-3131A firmware=1.1

MOXA AWK-3131A

Event History

Apr 12, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8716?

CVE-2016-8716 has been assigned a medium severity score due to the potential for password interception.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8716?

To fix CVE-2016-8716, update the firmware of the Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point to a version that secures password transmission.

What impact does CVE-2016-8716 have on users?

CVE-2016-8716 allows an attacker to intercept passwords transmitted in cleartext, compromising user accounts and data.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-8716?

CVE-2016-8716 affects Moxa AWK-3131A devices running firmware version 1.1.

Is CVE-2016-8716 a hardware vulnerability?

CVE-2016-8716 is not a hardware vulnerability; it is specific to the web application functionality of the affected firmware.