How severe is CVE-2016-1492?

CVE-2016-1492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1492?

CVE-2016-1492 affects Lenovo Shareit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1492?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-1492 published?

CVE-2016-1492 was published on 2016-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1492

CVE-2016-1492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Shareit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 2.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Lenovo Shareit
Published: 2016-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1492?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-1492?: CVE-2016-1492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1492?: CVE-2016-1492 affects Lenovo Shareit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1492?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1492 published?: CVE-2016-1492 was published on 2016-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:shareit:3.0.18_ww:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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