How severe is CVE-2016-2286?

CVE-2016-2286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2286?

CVE-2016-2286 primarily affects Moxa Miineport E2 1242 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2286?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-2286 published?

CVE-2016-2286 was published on 2016-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2286

CVE-2016-2286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Miineport E2 1242 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Moxa Miineport E2 1242 Firmware
Published: 2016-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moxa MiiNePort_E1_4641 devices with firmware 1.1.10 Build 09120714, MiiNePort_E1_7080 devices with firmware 1.1.10 Build 09120714, MiiNePort_E2_1242 devices with firmware 1.1 Build 10080614, MiiNePort_E2_4561 devices with firmware 1.1 Build 10080614, and MiiNePort E3 devices with firmware 1.0 Build 11071409 have a blank default password, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2286?: Moxa MiiNePort_E1_4641 devices with firmware 1.1.10 Build 09120714, MiiNePort_E1_7080 devices with firmware 1.1.10 Build 09120714, MiiNePort_E2_1242 devices with firmware 1.1 Build 10080614, MiiNePort_E2_4561 devices with firmware 1.1 Build 10080614, and MiiNePort E3 devices with firmware 1.0 Build 11071409 have a blank default password, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2286?: CVE-2016-2286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2286?: CVE-2016-2286 primarily affects Moxa Miineport E2 1242 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2286?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-2286 published?: CVE-2016-2286 was published on 2016-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:miineport_e2_1242_firmware:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:miineport_e1_7080_firmware:1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:miineport_e2_4561_firmware:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:miineport_e3_firmware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:miineport_e1_4641_firmware:1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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