Is CVE-2016-4171 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-4171 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2016-4171 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2016-4171 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4171?

CVE-2016-4171 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2016-4171

Published: March 25, 2022

EPSS:50.54%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.8th

Official Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows for remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-15

Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Risk Analysis

This unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player enables remote code execution, posing a significant risk to systems with Flash installed. With a high EPSS score of 0.50544 and its inclusion in CISA's KEV, this flaw is highly likely to be exploited and requires immediate attention.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Uninstall Adobe Flash Player if it is no longer required, or update it to the latest secure version. Consider disabling Flash content in web browsers as a general security hardening measure.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-4171 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2016-4171 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.