How severe is CVE-2016-5812?

CVE-2016-5812 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5812 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5812?

CVE-2016-5812 primarily affects Moxa Oncell G3001 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5812?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-5812 published?

CVE-2016-5812 was published on 2016-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5812

CVE-2016-5812 is a low-severity vulnerability in Moxa Oncell G3001 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Moxa Oncell G3001 Firmware
Published: 2016-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moxa OnCell G3100V2 devices before 2.8 and G3111, G3151, G3211, and G3251 devices before 1.7 use cleartext password storage, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5812?: Moxa OnCell G3100V2 devices before 2.8 and G3111, G3151, G3211, and G3251 devices before 1.7 use cleartext password storage, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5812?: CVE-2016-5812 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5812 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5812?: CVE-2016-5812 primarily affects Moxa Oncell G3001 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5812?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5812 published?: CVE-2016-5812 was published on 2016-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:oncell_g3001_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:oncell_g3100v2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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