CVE-2016-9981

CVE-2016-9981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-384.

Key facts

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

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?
CVE-2016-9981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9981 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9981?
CVE-2016-9981 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9981?
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-2016-9981 published?
CVE-2016-9981 was published on 2017-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

More vulnerabilities in Ibm Security Appscan

All CVEs affecting Ibm Security Appscan →

Other CWE-384 (Session Fixation) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-384 (Session Fixation) vulnerabilities →