How severe is CVE-2016-3985?

CVE-2016-3985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3985?

CVE-2016-3985 primarily affects Pulsesecure Pulse Connect Secure. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3985?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-3985 published?

CVE-2016-3985 was published on 2016-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3985

CVE-2016-3985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pulsesecure Pulse Connect Secure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Pulsesecure Pulse Connect Secure
Published: 2016-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Terminal Services Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client session restrictions feature in Pulse Connect Secure (aka PCS) 8.1R7 and 8.2R1 allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3985?: The Terminal Services Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client session restrictions feature in Pulse Connect Secure (aka PCS) 8.1R7 and 8.2R1 allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-3985?: CVE-2016-3985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3985?: CVE-2016-3985 primarily affects Pulsesecure Pulse Connect Secure. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3985?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3985 published?: CVE-2016-3985 was published on 2016-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_connect_secure:8.1r7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_connect_secure:8.2r1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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