CVE-2016-8230

CVE-2016-8230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Lenovo Service Bridge 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-200.

Key facts

Description

In Lenovo Service Bridge before version 4, an insecure HTTP connection is used by LSB to send system serial number, machine type and model and product name to Lenovo's servers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8230?
In Lenovo Service Bridge before version 4, an insecure HTTP connection is used by LSB to send system serial number, machine type and model and product name to Lenovo's servers.
How severe is CVE-2016-8230?
CVE-2016-8230 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8230 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8230?
CVE-2016-8230 affects Lenovo Lenovo Service Bridge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8230?
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-2016-8230 published?
CVE-2016-8230 was published on 2017-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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