What is the severity of CVE-2016-8924?

CVE-2016-8924 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote session hijacking.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8924?

To mitigate CVE-2016-8924, apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for Maximo Asset Management.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-8924?

CVE-2016-8924 affects users of IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6.

What could an attacker do with CVE-2016-8924?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2016-8924 to hijack another user's session, gaining unauthorized access.

Is CVE-2016-8924 still a risk today?

Yes, if the affected versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management have not been updated, CVE-2016-8924 remains a significant security risk.

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CVE-2016-8924

medium

5.6

CWE

26/4/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8924: XSS

First published: Wed Apr 26 2017(Updated: )

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: 118537.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Maximo Asset Management	=7.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management	=7.5
IBM Maximo Asset Management	=7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8924?
CVE-2016-8924 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8924?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8924, apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for Maximo Asset Management.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-8924?
CVE-2016-8924 affects users of IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2016-8924?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2016-8924 to hijack another user's session, gaining unauthorized access.
Is CVE-2016-8924 still a risk today?
Yes, if the affected versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management have not been updated, CVE-2016-8924 remains a significant security risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8924?
CVE-2016-8924 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8924?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8924, apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for Maximo Asset Management.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-8924?
CVE-2016-8924 affects users of IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2016-8924?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2016-8924 to hijack another user's session, gaining unauthorized access.
Is CVE-2016-8924 still a risk today?
Yes, if the affected versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management have not been updated, CVE-2016-8924 remains a significant security risk.