CVE-2016-6586

Name: CVE-2016-6586
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-08T17:15:10.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6586 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A security bypass vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android before 3.16, which could let a malicious user conduct a man-in-the-middle via specially crafted JavaScript to add arbitrary URLs to the URL whitelist.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security bypass vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android before 3.16, which could let a malicious user conduct a man-in-the-middle via specially crafted JavaScript to add arbitrary URLs to the URL whitelist.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Norton Mobile Security	< 3.16

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93901Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1384.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93901Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1384.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6586?

How severe is CVE-2016-6586?

CVE-2016-6586 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6586?

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