CVE-2016-6040

Description

IBM Jazz Foundation could allow an authenticated user to take over a previously logged in user due to session expiration not being enforced.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95115 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996097 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6040?
CVE-2016-6040 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6040?
To fix CVE-2016-6040, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6040 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6040 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6040?
CVE-2016-6040 affects IBM Corporation Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management.
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