How severe is CVE-2016-5792?

CVE-2016-5792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5792?

CVE-2016-5792 affects Moxa Softcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5792?

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

When was CVE-2016-5792 published?

CVE-2016-5792 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5792

CVE-2016-5792 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Moxa Softcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Moxa Softcms
Published: 2016-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Moxa SoftCMS before 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5792?: SQL injection vulnerability in Moxa SoftCMS before 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified fields.
How severe is CVE-2016-5792?: CVE-2016-5792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5792?: CVE-2016-5792 affects Moxa Softcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5792?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5792 published?: CVE-2016-5792 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moxa:softcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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