How severe is CVE-2016-8501?

CVE-2016-8501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8501?

CVE-2016-8501 primarily affects Yandex Yandex Browser. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8501?

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

When was CVE-2016-8501 published?

CVE-2016-8501 was published on 2016-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8501

CVE-2016-8501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yandex Yandex Browser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Yandex Yandex Browser
Published: 2016-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Security WiFi bypass in Yandex Browser from version 15.10 to 15.12 allows remote attacker to sniff traffic in open or WEP-protected wi-fi networks despite of special security mechanism is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8501?: Security WiFi bypass in Yandex Browser from version 15.10 to 15.12 allows remote attacker to sniff traffic in open or WEP-protected wi-fi networks despite of special security mechanism is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2016-8501?: CVE-2016-8501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8501?: CVE-2016-8501 primarily affects Yandex Yandex Browser. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8501 published?: CVE-2016-8501 was published on 2016-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:15.10.2454.3845:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:15.12.0.6151:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:15.12.1.6475:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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