CVE-2016-9981

Name: CVE-2016-9981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-02T17:29:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM AppScan Enterprise Edition 9.0 contains an unspecified vulnerability that could allow an attacker to hijack a valid user's session. IBM X-Force ID: 120257. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM AppScan Enterprise Edition 9.0 contains an unspecified vulnerability that could allow an attacker to hijack a valid user's session. IBM X-Force ID: 120257

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.0.0
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.1.0
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.1.1
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.2.0
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.2.1
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.3.0
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.3.1
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.3.4
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.3.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006430Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120257VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006430Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120257VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9981?

IBM AppScan Enterprise Edition 9.0 contains an unspecified vulnerability that could allow an attacker to hijack a valid user's session. IBM X-Force ID: 120257

How severe is CVE-2016-9981?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9981 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9981?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-9981?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST