How severe is CVE-2016-9165?

CVE-2016-9165 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9165?

CVE-2016-9165 primarily affects Ca Unified Infrastructure Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9165?

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-2016-9165 published?

CVE-2016-9165 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9165

CVE-2016-9165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ca Unified Infrastructure Management 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ca Unified Infrastructure Management
Published: 2017-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The get_sessions servlet in CA Unified Infrastructure Management (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor) before 8.5 and CA Unified Infrastructure Management Snap (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap) allows remote attackers to obtain active session ids and consequently bypass authentication or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9165?: The get_sessions servlet in CA Unified Infrastructure Management (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor) before 8.5 and CA Unified Infrastructure Management Snap (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap) allows remote attackers to obtain active session ids and consequently bypass authentication or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-9165?: CVE-2016-9165 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9165?: CVE-2016-9165 primarily affects Ca Unified Infrastructure Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9165?: 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-2016-9165 published?: CVE-2016-9165 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:unified_infrastructure_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:unified_infrastructure_management_snap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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