CVE-2016-9977: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to hijack a user's session, cau...

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Maximo Asset Management had a session handling flaw that could let a remote attacker take over another user's active session. The affected releases named in the sources are 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.5, and 7.6. No source in the bundle confirms active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where affected IBM Maximo versions are still reachable by users or remote network paths. Risk depends on deployment access controls, session settings, user privilege levels, and whether IBM guidance has been applied. Treat this as a meaningful access-control risk for any remaining legacy Maximo deployment. Prioritize confirming whether affected versions are still in use and whether IBM remediation guidance has been applied. Mitigation focus: Review IBM support advisory swg22003981 for official remediation guidance.; Identify any Maximo 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.5, or 7.6 deployments.; Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrade paths confirmed for the installed release..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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