How severe is CVE-2016-2393?

CVE-2016-2393 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2393 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2393?

CVE-2016-2393 primarily affects Lenovo Fingerprint Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2393?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-2393 published?

CVE-2016-2393 was published on 2016-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2393

CVE-2016-2393 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Fingerprint Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Lenovo Fingerprint Manager
Published: 2016-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lenovo Fingerprint Manager before 8.01.57 and Touch Fingerprint before 1.00.08 use weak ACLs for unspecified (1) services and (2) files, which allows local users to gain privileges by invalidating local checks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2393?: Lenovo Fingerprint Manager before 8.01.57 and Touch Fingerprint before 1.00.08 use weak ACLs for unspecified (1) services and (2) files, which allows local users to gain privileges by invalidating local checks.
How severe is CVE-2016-2393?: CVE-2016-2393 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2393 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2393?: CVE-2016-2393 primarily affects Lenovo Fingerprint Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2393?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-2393 published?: CVE-2016-2393 was published on 2016-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4282

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:fingerprint_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:touch_fingerprint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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