CVE-2016-4788

Name: CVE-2016-4788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-26T14:59:04.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4788 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivanti	Connect Secure	8.2
Ivanti	Connect Secure	8.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Connect Secure	8.1r1.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Connect Secure	7.4
Ivanti	Connect Secure	8.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4788?

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.

How severe is CVE-2016-4788?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4788 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4788?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-4788?

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Source: NVD / NIST