CVE-2016-1492 json
The Wifi hotspot in Lenovo SHAREit before 3.5.48_ww for Android, when configured to receive files, does not require a password, which makes…
published 2016-01-26 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-2591
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Wifi hotspot in Lenovo SHAREit before 3.5.48_ww for Android, when configured to receive files, does not require a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging a position within the WLAN coverage area.
Exploit prediction
1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.9 | AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
-
support.lenovo.com
/us/en/product_security/len_4058
mitigation, vendor-advisory
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packetstormsecurity.com
/files/135378/Lenovo-ShareIT-Information-Disclosure-Hardcoded-Password.html
third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
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coresecurity.com
/advisories/lenovo-shareit-multiple-vulnerabilities
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/537365/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/67
mailing-list, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-1492
- NVD CVE-2016-1492
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