CVE-2016-1489

Name: CVE-2016-1489
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-26T19:59:04.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1489 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Lenovo SHAREit before 3.2.0 for Windows and SHAREit before 3.5.48_ww for Android transfer files in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Lenovo SHAREit before 3.2.0 for Windows and SHAREit before 3.5.48_ww for Android transfer files in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Shareit	<= 2.5.1.1
Lenovo	Shareit	<= 3.0.18_ww

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135378/Lenovo-ShareIT-Information-Disclosure-Hardcoded-Password.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/67Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/lenovo-shareit-multiple-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537365/100/0/threaded
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4058Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135378/Lenovo-ShareIT-Information-Disclosure-Hardcoded-Password.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/67Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/lenovo-shareit-multiple-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537365/100/0/threaded
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4058Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1489?

How severe is CVE-2016-1489?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1489 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1489?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST