How severe is CVE-2016-8273?

CVE-2016-8273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8273?

CVE-2016-8273 affects Huawei Hisuite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8273?

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-2016-8273 published?

CVE-2016-8273 was published on 2017-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8273

CVE-2016-8273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Hisuite 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Huawei Hisuite
Published: 2017-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Huawei PC client software HiSuite 4.0.5.300_OVE uses insecure HTTP for upgrade software package download and does not check the integrity of the software package before installing; an attacker can launch an MITM attack to interrupt or replace the downloaded software package and further compromise the PC.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8273?: Huawei PC client software HiSuite 4.0.5.300_OVE uses insecure HTTP for upgrade software package download and does not check the integrity of the software package before installing; an attacker can launch an MITM attack to interrupt or replace the downloaded software package and further compromise the PC.
How severe is CVE-2016-8273?: CVE-2016-8273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8273?: CVE-2016-8273 affects Huawei Hisuite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8273?: 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-2016-8273 published?: CVE-2016-8273 was published on 2017-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160905-01-hisuite-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:huawei:hisuite:4.0.5.300_ove:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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