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CVE-2019-4749: 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: 173308.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 has a cross-site scripting flaw that can let a logged-in user place JavaScript into the web interface. If another user interacts with the affected UI, the script could run inside a trusted session and potentially expose credentials or alter page behavior.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate business risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but it can threaten credentials inside a trusted enterprise asset-management platform. Prioritize known Maximo 7.6 deployments, especially shared or externally reachable instances.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4749 is an authenticated, network-reachable XSS issue in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 is still deployed and accessible to regular application users. Internet exposure increases reach, but internal deployments can still be affected because the attack starts from an authenticated user context.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector marks exploit maturity as high, but the provided sources do not give exploit details, campaigns, or affected UI locations.

Researcher notes

Evidence identifies product, version, impact, and CVSS vector, but the prompt bundle does not include affected endpoints, proof-of-concept details, or specific patch identifiers. Avoid assuming broader Maximo versions are affected without IBM confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 6193479 for the named official fix or workaround.
  • Prioritize remediation for Maximo 7.6 systems with broad user access.
  • Restrict Maximo access to trusted users and networks where practical.
  • Monitor for unexpected script-like content in user-editable Maximo fields.
  • Check vendor guidance before applying compensating controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Maximo Asset Management deployments and confirm 7.6 presence.
  • Check patch or fix level against IBM advisory 6193479.
  • Review access logs for unusual authenticated UI changes.
  • Validate input handling in affected Maximo screens using safe test cases.
  • Confirm web session protections and monitoring are enabled.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/PR:L/UI:R/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/C:L/I:L/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4749Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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