MEDIUM
CVE-2016-2283
CWE-255Published: March 4, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Moxa ioLogik E2200 devices before 3.12 and ioAdmin Configuration Utility before 3.18 do not properly encrypt data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the associated cleartext via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-2283 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
moxa16 product(s)
ioadmin firmwareiologik firmwareiologik e2210iologik e2210-tiologik e2212iologik e2212-tiologik e2214iologik e2214-tiologik e2240iologik e2240-tiologik e2242iologik e2242-t+4
Source: NVD CPE · 16 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-063-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-063-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-2283
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 4, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-2283 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.