CVE-2016-8717

Description

An exploitable Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists in the Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. The device operating system contains an undocumented, privileged (root) account with hard-coded credentials, giving attackers full control of affected devices.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Talos Moxa
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0231 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8717?
CVE-2016-8717 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8717?
To fix CVE-2016-8717, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8717 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8717 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8717?
CVE-2016-8717 affects Talos Moxa.
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