How severe is CVE-2016-4810?

CVE-2016-4810 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-4810 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4810?

CVE-2016-4810 primarily affects Citrix Xenapp. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4810?

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-2016-4810 published?

CVE-2016-4810 was published on 2016-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4810

CVE-2016-4810 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Xenapp 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Citrix Xenapp
Published: 2016-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Citrix Studio before 7.6.1000, Citrix XenDesktop 7.x before 7.6 LTSR Cumulative Update 1 (CU1), and Citrix XenApp 7.5 and 7.6 allow attackers to set Access Policy rules on the XenDesktop Delivery Controller via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4810?: Citrix Studio before 7.6.1000, Citrix XenDesktop 7.x before 7.6 LTSR Cumulative Update 1 (CU1), and Citrix XenApp 7.5 and 7.6 allow attackers to set Access Policy rules on the XenDesktop Delivery Controller via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-4810?: CVE-2016-4810 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-4810 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4810?: CVE-2016-4810 primarily affects Citrix Xenapp. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4810?: 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-2016-4810 published?: CVE-2016-4810 was published on 2016-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:7.6:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:7.6:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:7.6:fp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:7.6:ltsr:*:*:*:*:*:*

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