CVE-2016-6936

7.5 HIGH
Published: September 16, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 23.0.0.257 on Windows does not support Android runtime-analytics transport security, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a network over which analytics data is sent.

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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:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92926
Source: psirt@adobe.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036792
Source: psirt@adobe.com
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/air/apsb16-31.html
Source: psirt@adobe.com
Vendor Advisory
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/09/14/advisory-insecure-transmission-of-data-in-android-applications-developed-with-adobe-air-cve-2016-6936/
Source: psirt@adobe.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92926
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036792
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/air/apsb16-31.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/09/14/advisory-insecure-transmission-of-data-in-android-applications-developed-with-adobe-air-cve-2016-6936/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.8%
89th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

Affected Vendors

adobe microsoft apple

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