Is CVE-2016-8727 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-8727 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-8727 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-8727 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8727?

CVE-2016-8727 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-8727

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

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Web Application functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point. Retrieving a series of URLs without authentication can reveal sensitive configuration and system information to an attacker.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8727 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

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