Is CVE-2016-8724 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-8724 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-8724 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-8724 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8724?

CVE-2016-8724 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2016-8724

CWE-200Published: April 13, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the serviceAgent functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. A specially crafted TCP query will allow an attacker to retrieve potentially sensitive information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8724 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.

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