HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-6562
HIGH

CVE-2016-6562

CWE-295Published: July 13, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

On iOS and Android devices, the ShoreTel Mobility Client app version 9.1.3.109 fails to properly validate SSL certificates provided by HTTPS connections, which means that an attacker in the position to perform MITM attacks may be able to obtain sensitive account information such as login credentials.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-6562 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

mitel1 product(s)
shortel mobility client
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

ADVISORYhttps://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/ShoreTel-Mobility.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/475907
ADVISORYhttps://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95224
ADVISORYhttps://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/ShoreTel-Mobility.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/475907
ADVISORYhttps://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95224

All References (6)

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https://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/ShoreTel-Mobility.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/475907Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95224Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/ShoreTel-Mobility.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/475907Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95224Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-6562
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-295
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 13, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-6562 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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