Is CVE-2016-8723 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-8723 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-8723 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-8723 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8723?

CVE-2016-8723 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-8723

CWE-476Published: April 13, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable null pointer dereference exists in the Web Application functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. Any HTTP GET request not preceded by an '/' will cause a segmentation fault in the web server. An attacker can send any of a multitude of potentially unexpected HTTP get requests to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8723 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.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.