CVE-2016-1491 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Lenovo SHAREit uses a hardcoded password for its hotspot, allowing remote attackers to gain access when file receiving is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1491?
CVE-2016-1491 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jan 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Wifi hotspot in Lenovo SHAREit before 3.2.0 for Windows, when configured to receive files, has a hardcoded password of 12345678, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging a position within the WLAN coverage area.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1491?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lenovo Shareit.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1491 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1491 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1491 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xf4x-rm5j-3f4c.