CVE-2017-1176: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information due...

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.5, and 7.6 may retain attachments inappropriately, allowing a local user to obtain sensitive information. Business impact depends on what attachments contain, such as maintenance records, asset data, or regulated information. Exposure is most likely where affected Maximo versions are deployed and local users can access systems, workstations, file locations, or application contexts handling retained attachments. Treat as a targeted data exposure risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize environments where Maximo stores sensitive operational, asset, customer, or regulated attachments and where many local users have access. Mitigation focus: Identify all IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.5, and 7.6 deployments.; Review IBM support advisory swg22005210 for vendor-approved fixes or mitigations.; Restrict local access to Maximo systems and attachment storage locations..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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