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CVE-2019-4430: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system.

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 162887.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4430 is a directory traversal issue in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6. A low-privileged remote attacker could use crafted URL requests to view arbitrary files on the server. The reported impact is limited to confidentiality, but exposed Maximo systems may handle operationally sensitive asset and maintenance data.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority exposure reduction item. It is not confirmed exploited in the provided sources, but vulnerable Maximo systems may expose sensitive operational files if accessible to low-privileged users.

Technical view

The CVSS 3.0 vector is 4.3 medium: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. Sources describe improper path handling allowing dot-dot traversal in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6. The bundle does not identify a CWE, specific vulnerable endpoint, or fixed release details.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 remains deployed, especially if reachable from the internet or broad internal networks. The source bundle names only version 7.6, so other versions should not be assumed affected from this evidence alone.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Exploitation is described as remote, low complexity, no user interaction, and requiring low privileges, with potential access to arbitrary server-side files.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, IBM advisory reference, X-Force ID 162887, and CVSS vector. The bundle does not provide endpoint-level details, exploit status, CWE mapping, or exact fixed build information. Avoid broadening affected scope beyond IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 10959173 for official fix or fix pack guidance.
  • Inventory Maximo deployments and confirm whether version 7.6 is present.
  • Restrict Maximo access to trusted networks and authenticated users only.
  • Review file access and web request logs for path traversal indicators.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly reachable Maximo instances.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm deployed Maximo version and patch level against IBM guidance.
  • Verify whether public or broad internal access to Maximo exists.
  • Use authorized vulnerability scanning that specifically checks CVE-2019-4430.
  • Review server logs for suspicious traversal-style URL requests.
  • Document any compensating controls protecting vulnerable deployments.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/AC:L/A:N/I:N/AV:N/PR:L/S:U/C:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/AC:L/A:N/I:N/AV:N/PR:L/S:U/C:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4430Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/AC:L/A:N/I:N/AV:N/PR:L/S:U/C:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMMaximo Asset Management7.6Listed
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