CVE-2016-8273: huawei hisuite Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 02-04-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-8273 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in huawei hisuite. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · -0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-04-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Huawei PC client software HiSuite 4.0.5.300_OVE uses insecure HTTP for upgrade software package download and does not check the integrity of the software package before installing; an attacker can launch an MITM attack to interrupt or replace the downloaded software package and further compromise the PC.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.01 pp
From 0.22% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
Affected systems
Huawei1 product
- hisuite4.0.5.300_ove
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160905-01-hisuite-enX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory