Security readout for executives and security teams
IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 and 7.6 had a flaw where a logged-in remote attacker could run operating system commands with administrator privileges. That can turn a compromised application account into full server control. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, patch details, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is limited to organizations still running IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 or 7.6. Risk is higher where untrusted users can authenticate, accounts are weakly controlled, or Maximo is reachable from broad internal or external networks. Treat as a high-priority legacy platform risk. The key concern is authenticated command execution as administrator, which can become full server compromise. Prioritize verification and vendor-guided remediation for any remaining Maximo 7.5 or 7.6 systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory Maximo deployments and identify any 7.5 or 7.6 systems.; Review IBM advisory swg21998608 for the official fix or mitigation.; Restrict Maximo access to trusted networks and users..
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- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120276CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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