How severe is CVE-2016-8719?

CVE-2016-8719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8719 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8719?

CVE-2016-8719 affects Moxa Awk-3131a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8719?

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

When was CVE-2016-8719 published?

CVE-2016-8719 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8719

CVE-2016-8719 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moxa Awk-3131a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Moxa Awk-3131a Firmware
Published: 2017-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability exists in the Web Application functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. Specially crafted input, in multiple parameters, can cause a malicious scripts to be executed by a victim.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8719?: An exploitable reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability exists in the Web Application functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. Specially crafted input, in multiple parameters, can cause a malicious scripts to be executed by a victim.
How severe is CVE-2016-8719?: CVE-2016-8719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8719 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8719?: CVE-2016-8719 affects Moxa Awk-3131a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8719?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8719 published?: CVE-2016-8719 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0233/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:awk-3131a_firmware:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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