HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-1206
MEDIUM

CVE-2016-1206

CWE-200Published: May 14, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The WPS implementation on I-O DATA DEVICE WN-GDN/R3, WN-GDN/R3-C, WN-GDN/R3-S, and WN-GDN/R3-U devices does not limit PIN guesses, which allows remote attackers to obtain network access via a brute-force attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-1206 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

iodata5 product(s)
wn-gdn\/r3 firmwarewn-gdn\/r3wn-gdn\/r3-cwn-gdn\/r3-swn-gdn\/r3-u
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-1206
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 14, 2016

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2016-1206 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.