LOW
CVE-2016-6586
CWE-20Published: January 8, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A security bypass vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android before 3.16, which could let a malicious user conduct a man-in-the-middle via specially crafted JavaScript to add arbitrary URLs to the URL whitelist.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-6586 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
symantec1 product(s)
norton mobile security
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
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93901Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037225Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1384.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93901Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037225Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1384.htmlVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-6586
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 8, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-6586 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.