How severe is CVE-2016-5231?

CVE-2016-5231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5231?

CVE-2016-5231 affects Huawei Mate 8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5231?

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-2016-5231 published?

CVE-2016-5231 was published on 2016-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5231

CVE-2016-5231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate 8 Firmware 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: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Huawei Mate 8 Firmware
Published: 2016-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Huawei Mate8 NXT-AL before NXT-AL10C00B182, NXT-CL before NXT-CL00C92B182, NXT-DL before NXT-DL00C17B182, and NXT-TL before NXT-TL00C01B182 allows attackers to bypass permission checks and delete user data via a crafted app.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5231?: Huawei Mate8 NXT-AL before NXT-AL10C00B182, NXT-CL before NXT-CL00C92B182, NXT-DL before NXT-DL00C17B182, and NXT-TL before NXT-TL00C01B182 allows attackers to bypass permission checks and delete user data via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2016-5231?: CVE-2016-5231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5231?: CVE-2016-5231 affects Huawei Mate 8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5231?: 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-2016-5231 published?: CVE-2016-5231 was published on 2016-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_8_firmware:nxt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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