Is CVE-2016-8716 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-8716 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-8716 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2016-8716 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8716?

CVE-2016-8716 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-8716

CWE-640Published: April 12, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable Cleartext Transmission of Password vulnerability exists in the Web Application functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. The Change Password functionality of the Web Application transmits the password in cleartext. An attacker capable of intercepting this traffic is able to obtain valid credentials.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8716 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.