CVE-2016-6547: The Zizai Tech Nut mobile app stores the account password used to authenticate to the cloud API in cleartext i

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HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2016-6547 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nut mobile. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Zizai Tech Nut mobile app stores the account password used to authenticate to the cloud API in cleartext in the cache.db file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-313, CWE-200, CWE-255
Published	2018-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: nutspace

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-13 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nut-mobile || rpm -q nut-mobile || nut-mobile --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-6547?

nut mobile: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-6547 being exploited?

CVE-2016-6547 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-6547 affect?

CVE-2016-6547 affects nut mobile. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Zizai Tech Nut mobile app stores the account password used to authenticate to the cloud API in cleartext in the cache.db file.

How urgent is CVE-2016-6547?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-6549 MEDIUM 4.3 MITIGATE The Zizai Tech Nut device allows unauthenticated Bluetooth pairing, which enables unauthenticated connected ap
CVE-2016-6548 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE The Zizai Tech Nut mobile app makes requests via HTTP instead of HTTPS

References

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