How severe is CVE-2016-4005?

CVE-2016-4005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-4005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4005?

CVE-2016-4005 affects Huawei Hilink App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4005?

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

When was CVE-2016-4005 published?

CVE-2016-4005 was published on 2016-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4005

CVE-2016-4005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Hilink App with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Huawei Hilink App
Published: 2016-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Huawei Hilink App application before 3.19.2 for Android does not validate SSL certificates, which allows local users to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, aka HWPSIRT-2016-03008.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4005?: The Huawei Hilink App application before 3.19.2 for Android does not validate SSL certificates, which allows local users to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, aka HWPSIRT-2016-03008.
How severe is CVE-2016-4005?: CVE-2016-4005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-4005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4005?: CVE-2016-4005 affects Huawei Hilink App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-4005 published?: CVE-2016-4005 was published on 2016-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:huawei:hilink_app:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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