HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-1492
MEDIUM

CVE-2016-1492

CWE-284Published: January 26, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-1492 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Lenovo1 product(s)
shareit
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135378/Lenovo-ShareIT-Information-Disclosure-Hardcoded-Password.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/67
ADVISORYhttp://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/lenovo-shareit-multiple-vulnerabilities
ADVISORYhttps://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4058
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135378/Lenovo-ShareIT-Information-Disclosure-Hardcoded-Password.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/67
ADVISORYhttp://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/lenovo-shareit-multiple-vulnerabilities
ADVISORYhttps://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4058

All References (10)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135378/Lenovo-ShareIT-Information-Disclosure-Hardcoded-Password.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/67Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/lenovo-shareit-multiple-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537365/100/0/threaded
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4058Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135378/Lenovo-ShareIT-Information-Disclosure-Hardcoded-Password.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/67Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/lenovo-shareit-multiple-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537365/100/0/threaded
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4058Mitigation · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-1492
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-284
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 26, 2016

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-1492 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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