CVE-2016-8720: Medium severity moxa awk-3131a firmware vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2017
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An exploitable HTTP Header Injection vulnerability exists in the Web Application functionality of the Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. A specially crafted HTTP request can inject a payload in the bkpath parameter which will be copied in to Location header of the HTTP response.
Affected Software
2 affected components
MOXA AWK-3131A firmware=1.1
MOXA AWK-3131A
Event History
Apr 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8720?
CVE-2016-8720 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for HTTP Header Injection.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-8720?
To fix CVE-2016-8720, update the Moxa AWK-3131A firmware to a version later than 1.1.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8720?
CVE-2016-8720 affects the Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8720?
CVE-2016-8720 is categorized as an HTTP Header Injection vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2016-8720 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-8720 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted HTTP requests.