CVE-2016-8718: CSRF

Published Apr 12, 2017

Updated

An exploitable Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability exists in the Web Application functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. A specially crafted form can trick a client into making an unintentional request to the web server which will be treated as an authentic request.

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-2016-8718?

The severity of CVE-2016-8718 is classified as medium due to its potential to exploit Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8718?

To fix CVE-2016-8718, update the Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8718?

CVE-2016-8718 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting web application functionality.

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-8718?

CVE-2016-8718 affects Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Points running firmware version 1.1.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-8718?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-8718 include unauthorized actions being executed on behalf of a user without their consent.