CVE-2016-7955: The logcheck function in session.inc in AlienVault OSSIM before 5.3.1, when an action has been created, and...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw lets a remote attacker bypass login on affected AlienVault OSSIM and USM systems before 5.3.1 under the stated scheduler-action condition. The reported impact is severe: sensitive data exposure, application modification, or arbitrary code execution as root. Treat exposed, outdated deployments as high priority even though public sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to AlienVault OSSIM or USM deployments before 5.3.1, especially if remotely reachable and configured with created actions. The provided CVE record lacks detailed CPEs and version ranges beyond before 5.3.1. Prioritize remediation for any internet-reachable or broadly accessible AlienVault OSSIM or USM instance below 5.3.1. The potential root-level impact makes this a critical operational risk despite incomplete scoring data. Mitigation focus: Upgrade AlienVault OSSIM and USM to 5.3.1 or later.; Apply the vendor hotfix guidance referenced by AlienVault.; Restrict remote access to AlienVault management interfaces..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.