How severe is CVE-2016-4514?

CVE-2016-4514 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-4514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4514?

CVE-2016-4514 primarily affects Moxa Pt-7728. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4514?

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-2016-4514 published?

CVE-2016-4514 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4514

CVE-2016-4514 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Pt-7728 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Moxa Pt-7728
Published: 2016-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moxa PT-7728 devices with software 3.4 build 15081113 allow remote authenticated users to change the configuration via vectors involving a local proxy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4514?: Moxa PT-7728 devices with software 3.4 build 15081113 allow remote authenticated users to change the configuration via vectors involving a local proxy.
How severe is CVE-2016-4514?: CVE-2016-4514 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-4514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4514?: CVE-2016-4514 primarily affects Moxa Pt-7728. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4514?: 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-2016-4514 published?: CVE-2016-4514 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-168-01

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:moxa:pt-7728:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:pt-7728_firmware:3.4:build_15081113:*:*:*:*:*:*

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