CVE-2016-8721
CriticalSummary
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.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely, leading to full compromise of the device and potential access to the organization's network.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the firmware to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.