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CVE-2019-4644: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 170880.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 has a web interface cross-site scripting flaw. Malicious JavaScript could run inside a trusted user session, potentially altering page behavior and exposing credentials. The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Handle in the normal vulnerability remediation cycle, with higher priority for internet-exposed Maximo or privileged-user workflows. The business risk is credential exposure and workflow tampering inside a trusted operational asset-management system.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4644 is a network-reachable, low-complexity XSS issue in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6. CVSS v3.0 is 6.1 with no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. IBM X-Force ID: 170880.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6, especially instances reachable by employees, contractors, or external users through a browser. The source bundle does not identify other affected IBM products or versions.

Exploitation context

The sources indicate exploitability requires user interaction in the web UI. The CVSS temporal vector lists exploit code maturity as high, but the bundle does not cite active exploitation or KEV status. Treat as a credible phishing or session-abuse risk, not a confirmed emergency.

Researcher notes

Available evidence names IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 and XSS only. The bundle does not provide affected endpoints, fixed build numbers, CWE mapping, or exploit details. Avoid broad product assumptions and rely on IBM advisory/X-Force for remediation specifics.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory for the supported fix or configuration guidance.
  • Apply vendor-supported Maximo updates appropriate for version 7.6.
  • Reduce unnecessary external access to Maximo web interfaces.
  • Prioritize users with administrative or privileged Maximo access.
  • Reinforce phishing-resistant access controls where available.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Maximo Asset Management deployments and confirm version 7.6 exposure.
  • Check whether IBM guidance for CVE-2019-4644 has been applied.
  • Review access paths to Maximo from internet, VPN, and partner networks.
  • Look for suspicious script-like content in Maximo user-controlled fields.
  • Confirm privileged users have recent browser and credential hygiene controls.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:L/C:L/S:C/I:L/A:N/PR:N/UI:R/AV:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4644Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMMaximo Asset Management7.6Listed
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