Is CVE-2016-8726 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-8726 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-8726 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-8726 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8726?

CVE-2016-8726 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-8726

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

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the Web Application /forms/web_runScript iw_filename functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. An HTTP POST request with a blank line in the header will cause a segmentation fault in the web server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8726 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.