HIGH
CVE-2016-4782
CWE-20Published: May 23, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Lenovo SHAREit before 3.5.98_ww on Android before 4.2 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted intent: URL, aka an "intent scheme URL attack."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-4782 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_6421Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_6421Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-4782
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 23, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-4782 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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