CVE-2016-9977

Name: CVE-2016-9977
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-07T17:29:00.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9977 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to hijack a user's session, caused by the failure to invalidate an existing session identifier. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to another user's session. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to hijack a user's session, caused by the failure to invalidate an existing session identifier. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to another user's session. IBM X-Force ID: 120253.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management	7.1
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management	7.5
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management	7.6
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management Essentials	7.1
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management Essentials	7.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003981Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98786Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120253VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003981Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98786Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120253VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9977?

How severe is CVE-2016-9977?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9977 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9977?

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