How severe is CVE-2016-5686?

CVE-2016-5686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5686?

CVE-2016-5686 affects Animas Onetouch Ping Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5686?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-5686 published?

CVE-2016-5686 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5686

CVE-2016-5686 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Animas Onetouch Ping Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Animas Onetouch Ping Firmware
Published: 2016-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Johnson & Johnson Animas OneTouch Ping devices mishandle acknowledgements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via a custom communication protocol.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5686?: Johnson & Johnson Animas OneTouch Ping devices mishandle acknowledgements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via a custom communication protocol.
How severe is CVE-2016-5686?: CVE-2016-5686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5686?: CVE-2016-5686 affects Animas Onetouch Ping Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5686 published?: CVE-2016-5686 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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