CVE-2016-4786
CVE-2016-4786 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ivanti Connect Secure
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) 8.2 before 8.2r1, 8.1 before 8.1r3, 8.0 before 8.0r11, and 7.4 before 7.4r13.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4786?
- Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) 8.2 before 8.2r1, 8.1 before 8.1r3, 8.0 before 8.0r11, and 7.4 before 7.4r13.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4786?
- CVE-2016-4786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-4786 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4786?
- CVE-2016-4786 primarily affects Ivanti Connect Secure. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4786?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-4786 published?
- CVE-2016-4786 was published on 2016-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035932
- https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA40206
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_connect_secure:8.1r1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_connect_secure:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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