How severe is CVE-2016-9356?

CVE-2016-9356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9356 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9356?

CVE-2016-9356 affects Moxa Dacenter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9356?

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-2016-9356 published?

CVE-2016-9356 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9356

CVE-2016-9356 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Dacenter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Moxa Dacenter
Published: 2017-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Moxa DACenter Versions 1.4 and older. The application may suffer from an unquoted search path issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9356?: An issue was discovered in Moxa DACenter Versions 1.4 and older. The application may suffer from an unquoted search path issue.
How severe is CVE-2016-9356?: CVE-2016-9356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9356 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9356?: CVE-2016-9356 affects Moxa Dacenter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9356?: 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-2016-9356 published?: CVE-2016-9356 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moxa:dacenter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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