How severe is CVE-2016-4782?

CVE-2016-4782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-4782 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4782?

CVE-2016-4782 affects Lenovo Shareit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4782?

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-2016-4782 published?

CVE-2016-4782 was published on 2016-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4782

CVE-2016-4782 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Shareit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Lenovo Shareit
Published: 2016-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lenovo SHAREit before 3.5.98_ww on Android before 4.2 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted intent: URL, aka an "intent scheme URL attack."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4782?: Lenovo SHAREit before 3.5.98_ww on Android before 4.2 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted intent: URL, aka an "intent scheme URL attack."
How severe is CVE-2016-4782?: CVE-2016-4782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4782 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4782?: CVE-2016-4782 affects Lenovo Shareit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4782?: 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-2016-4782 published?: CVE-2016-4782 was published on 2016-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_6421

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:shareit:3.5.98_ww:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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