How severe is CVE-2016-5085?

CVE-2016-5085 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5085 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5085?

CVE-2016-5085 affects Animas Onetouch Ping Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5085?

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-2016-5085 published?

CVE-2016-5085 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5085

CVE-2016-5085 is a high-severity vulnerability in Animas Onetouch Ping Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Animas Onetouch Ping Firmware
Published: 2016-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Johnson & Johnson Animas OneTouch Ping devices do not properly generate random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof meters by sniffing the network and then engaging in an authentication handshake.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5085?: Johnson & Johnson Animas OneTouch Ping devices do not properly generate random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof meters by sniffing the network and then engaging in an authentication handshake.
How severe is CVE-2016-5085?: CVE-2016-5085 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5085 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5085?: CVE-2016-5085 affects Animas Onetouch Ping Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5085?: 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-2016-5085 published?: CVE-2016-5085 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:animas:onetouch_ping_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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