How severe is CVE-2017-7456?

CVE-2017-7456 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7456 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7456?

CVE-2017-7456 affects Moxa Mxview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7456?

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-2017-7456 published?

CVE-2017-7456 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7456

CVE-2017-7456 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Mxview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Moxa Mxview
Published: 2017-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moxa MXView 2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service by sending overly long junk payload for the MXView client login credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7456?: Moxa MXView 2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service by sending overly long junk payload for the MXView client login credentials.
How severe is CVE-2017-7456?: CVE-2017-7456 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7456 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7456?: CVE-2017-7456 affects Moxa Mxview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7456?: 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-2017-7456 published?: CVE-2017-7456 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moxa:mxview:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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