Is CVE-2016-9333 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-9333 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-9333 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-9333 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-9333?

CVE-2016-9333 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2016-9333

CWE-89Published: February 13, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Moxa SoftCMS versions prior to Version 1.6. The SoftCMS Application does not properly sanitize input that may allow a remote attacker access to SoftCMS with administrator's privilege through specially crafted input (SQL INJECTION).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-9333 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.