CVE-2016-9348

CVE-2016-9348 is a low-severity vulnerability in Moxa Nport 5100 Series 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-255.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
• CVSS v2: 2.1
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-255
• Affected product: Moxa Nport 5100 Series Firmware
• Published: 2017-02-13
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Moxa NPort 5110 versions prior to 2.6, NPort 5130/5150 Series versions prior to 3.6, NPort 5200 Series versions prior to 2.8, NPort 5400 Series versions prior to 3.11, NPort 5600 Series versions prior to 3.7, NPort 5100A Series & NPort P5150A versions prior to 1.3, NPort 5200A Series versions prior to 1.3, NPort 5150AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5250AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5450AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5600-8-DT Series versions prior to 2.4, NPort 5600-8-DTL Series versions prior to 2.4, NPort 6x50 Series versions prior to 1.13.11, NPort IA5450A versions prior to v1.4. A configuration file contains parameters that represent passwords in plaintext.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9348?

An issue was discovered in Moxa NPort 5110 versions prior to 2.6, NPort 5130/5150 Series versions prior to 3.6, NPort 5200 Series versions prior to 2.8, NPort 5400 Series versions prior to 3.11, NPort 5600 Series versions prior to 3.7, NPort 5100A Series & NPort P5150A versions prior to 1.3, NPort 5200A Series versions prior to 1.3, NPort 5150AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5250AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5450AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5600-8-DT Series versions prior to 2.4, NPort 5600-8-DTL Series versions prior to 2.4, NPort 6x50 Series versions prior to 1.13.11, NPort IA5450A versions prior to v1.4. A configuration file contains parameters that represent passwords in plaintext.

How severe is CVE-2016-9348?

CVE-2016-9348 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-2016-9348 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9348?

CVE-2016-9348 primarily affects Moxa Nport 5100 Series Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9348?

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

When was CVE-2016-9348 published?

CVE-2016-9348 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85965
• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-02

Affected products (10)

• cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5100_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5200_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5400_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5600_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5100a_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_p5150a_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5200a_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5x50a1-m12_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:moxa:nport_5600-8-dtl_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_6100_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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