CVE-2016-9981 Other in Security AppScan Enterprise

High 8.1 Published Updated

An unspecified vulnerability in IBM AppScan Enterprise allows attackers to hijack valid user sessions, leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-9981?

CVE-2016-9981 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise, published on 2 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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

Weakness: CWE-384

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9981?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Appscan.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9981?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-9981 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9981 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f593-4hhx-9hc7.

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