CVE-2016-9976: High severity ibm maximo asset management vulnerability

Published May 3, 2017
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Updated

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server. IBM X-Force ID: 120252.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.5
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6
IBM Maximo Asset Management Essentials=7.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management Essentials=7.5

Event History

May 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9976?

CVE-2016-9976 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2016-9976?

To mitigate CVE-2016-9976, users should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for affected versions of Maximo Asset Management.

3

Which versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management are affected by CVE-2016-9976?

CVE-2016-9976 affects IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6, as well as their Essentials counterparts.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-9976?

CVE-2016-9976 allows for remote file inclusion attacks that can lead to arbitrary code execution on the server.

5

Is there an exploit available for CVE-2016-9976?

Yes, there are reported exploits in the wild that could take advantage of the CVE-2016-9976 vulnerability.

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