CVE-2016-9976

Description

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.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.21% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation Maximo Asset Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22002018 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98305 vdb entry broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9976?
CVE-2016-9976 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9976?
To fix CVE-2016-9976, 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-2016-9976 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9976 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9976?
CVE-2016-9976 affects IBM Corporation Maximo Asset Management.
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