How severe is CVE-2016-4850?

CVE-2016-4850 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-4850 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4850?

CVE-2016-4850 affects Linecorp Line. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4850?

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-2016-4850 published?

CVE-2016-4850 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4850

CVE-2016-4850 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linecorp Line with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Linecorp Line
Published: 2017-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LINE for Windows before 4.8.3 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4850?: LINE for Windows before 4.8.3 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2016-4850?: CVE-2016-4850 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4850 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4850?: CVE-2016-4850 affects Linecorp Line. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4850?: 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-2016-4850 published?: CVE-2016-4850 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:linecorp:line:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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