CVE-2015-4966: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1 through 7.1.1.13, 7.5.0 before 7.5.0.9 FP009, and 7.6.0 before 7.6.0.2 IFIX...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns IBM Maximo-related products that shipped with a default administrator account. If that account remained present or reachable, a remote authenticated user could more easily gain elevated access. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, detailed attack mechanics, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM Maximo deployments, especially versions 7.1 through 7.1.1.13, 7.5.0 before FP009, and 7.6.0 before IFIX001. Internet exposure is not stated in the sources; validate asset placement internally. Treat this as a high-priority legacy platform hygiene issue if Maximo supports operational, asset, or IT service workflows. The concern is not confirmed active exploitation, but the possibility of administrative access through default credentials or accounts in older deployments. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg21968191 for affected product-specific remediation.; Upgrade Maximo 7.5.0 to 7.5.0.9 FP009 or later where applicable.; Upgrade Maximo 7.6.0 to 7.6.0.2 IFIX001 or later where applicable..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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