Is CVE-2016-4514 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-4514 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-4514 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-4514 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4514?

CVE-2016-4514 has a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-4514

CWE-863Published: June 19, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Moxa PT-7728 devices with software 3.4 build 15081113 allow remote authenticated users to change the configuration via vectors involving a local proxy.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-4514 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.7.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.