CVE-2016-7955

Name: CVE-2016-7955
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T16:59:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7955 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The logcheck function in session.inc in AlienVault OSSIM before 5.3.1, when an action has been created, and USM before 5.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and consequently obtain sensitive information, modify the application, or execute arbitrary code as root via an "AV Report Scheduler" HTTP User-Agent header.. EPSS estimates a 6.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The logcheck function in session.inc in AlienVault OSSIM before 5.3.1, when an action has been created, and USM before 5.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and consequently obtain sensitive information, modify the application, or execute arbitrary code as root via an "AV Report Scheduler" HTTP User-Agent header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.41%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alienvault	Ossim	<= 5.3
Alienvault	Unified Security Management	<= 5.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540224/100/0/threaded
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-517/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/7765/alienvault-v5-3-1-hotfixVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540224/100/0/threaded
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-517/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/7765/alienvault-v5-3-1-hotfixVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7955?

How severe is CVE-2016-7955?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7955 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7955?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST