CVE-2016-4787

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 sensitive system…

published May 26, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An open door to sensitive data! Remote attackers can access crucial authentication files on Pulse Connect Secure systems up to version 8.2r1. 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant with a menu displayed outside that includes secret recipes. Anyone passing by can read them without the staff even knowing! If exploited, an attacker could gain access to sensitive system files, potentially compromising user accounts and system integrity. This could lead to unauthorized access and a significant security breach, putting your organization's data at risk!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant with a menu displayed outside that includes secret recipes. Anyone passing by can read them without the staff even knowing! This vulnerability allows attackers to read sensitive authentication files by exploiting unspecified vectors in Pulse Connect Secure systems, affecting multiple versions up to and including 8.2r1.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain access to sensitive system files, potentially compromising user accounts and system integrity. This could lead to unauthorized access and a significant security breach, putting your organization's data at risk! To protect your systems, ensure that you upgrade to the latest version of Pulse Connect Secure. It's crucial to review and tighten your file permissions and monitor access logs for suspicious activities. You've got this! Take action now to secure your system and protect your data! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02487 · 84.4th percentile
Published
2016-05-26T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAY 14:00Z
    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 sensitive system…
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