How severe is CVE-2016-9977?

CVE-2016-9977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9977?

CVE-2016-9977 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Asset Management. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9977?

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-2016-9977 published?

CVE-2016-9977 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9977

CVE-2016-9977 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Maximo Asset Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Maximo Asset Management
Published: 2017-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9977?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-9977?: CVE-2016-9977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9977?: CVE-2016-9977 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Asset Management. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9977?: 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-2016-9977 published?: CVE-2016-9977 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management_essentials:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management_essentials:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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