CVE-2016-8721 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the web application 'ping' functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Points running firmware 1.1. Specially crafted web form input can cause an OS Command Injection resulting in complete compromise of the vulnerable device. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moxa	Awk-3131A Firmware	1.1
Moxa	Awk-3131A	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0235/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0235/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8721?

CVE-2016-8721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). An exploitable OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the web application 'ping' functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Points running firmware 1.1. Specially crafted web form input can...

How severe is CVE-2016-8721?

CVE-2016-8721 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8721?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moxa Awk-3131A Firmware, Moxa Awk-3131A.