CVE-2016-1491

Name: CVE-2016-1491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-26T19:59:06.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1491 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.49%

82.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Shareit	<= 2.5.1.1

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-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537365/100/0/threaded
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4058Mitigation, Vendor 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-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537365/100/0/threaded
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4058Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1491?

How severe is CVE-2016-1491?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1491?

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