Is CVE-2016-4787 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-4787 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-4787 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-4787 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4787?

CVE-2016-4787 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2016-4787

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 26, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) 8.2 before 8.2r1, 8.1 before 8.1r2, 8.0 before 8.0r10, and 7.4 before 7.4r13.4 allow remote attackers to read sensitive system authentication files in an unspecified directory via unknown vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-4787 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.