HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-4788
MEDIUM

CVE-2016-4788

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

5.8
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 an unspecified system file via unknown vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-4788 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.

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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

ivanti1 product(s)
connect secure
pulsesecure1 product(s)
pulse connect secure
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA40208
ADVISORYhttps://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA40208

All References (4)

→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035932
→
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA40208Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035932
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https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA40208Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-4788
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 26, 2016

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-4788 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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