CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1491

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Wifi hotspot in Lenovo SHAREit before version 3.2.0 for Windows has a hardcoded password of 12345678, making it easier for remote attackers to gain access when within WLAN coverage.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that attackers can easily gain access to the system, potentially leading to unauthorized file transfers or access.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the SHAREit application to the latest version to remove the hardcoded password and enhance connection security.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS