CVE-2016-8501

5.3 MEDIUM

Published: October 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Security WiFi bypass in Yandex Browser from version 15.10 to 15.12 allows remote attacker to sniff traffic in open or WEP-protected wi-fi networks despite of special security mechanism is enabled.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93920

Source: browser-security@yandex-team.ru

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/

Source: browser-security@yandex-team.ru

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93920

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.3 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

35th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

yandex

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