How severe is CVE-2016-6769?

CVE-2016-6769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6769?

CVE-2016-6769 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6769?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6769 published?

CVE-2016-6769 was published on 2017-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6769

CVE-2016-6769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2017-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Smart Lock could enable a local malicious user to access Smart Lock settings without a PIN. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires physical access to an unlocked device where Smart Lock was the last settings pane accessed by the user. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1. Android ID: A-29055171.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6769?: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Smart Lock could enable a local malicious user to access Smart Lock settings without a PIN. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires physical access to an unlocked device where Smart Lock was the last settings pane accessed by the user. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1. Android ID: A-29055171.
How severe is CVE-2016-6769?: CVE-2016-6769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6769?: CVE-2016-6769 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6769 published?: CVE-2016-6769 was published on 2017-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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