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CVE-2021-20374: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting.

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 is vulnerable to stored 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: 195522.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 can store malicious JavaScript in its web interface. If that script runs inside a trusted user session, it can change page behavior and may expose credentials. Treat this as a moderate business risk for environments where Maximo is broadly accessible or used by privileged operators.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation during the normal vulnerability cycle, faster if Maximo is internet-facing or used by privileged operations staff. The main concern is credential exposure inside trusted sessions, not service outage.

Technical view

CVE-2021-20374 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1. The CVSS 3.0 score is 6.5. Source data describes network reachability, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 or 7.6.1, especially internet-accessible or broadly reachable Web UI deployments.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. IBM X-Force records exploit maturity as high in the supplied CVSS context, but the bundle does not provide exploit detail.

Researcher notes

Evidence is enough to identify affected product versions and vulnerability class, but the bundle does not include vulnerable fields, exploit steps, or exact fix package names. Avoid assuming broader IBM Maximo products are affected.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6454205 for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrades for affected Maximo versions.
  • Restrict Maximo Web UI access to trusted networks and users.
  • Review stored content for unexpected script-bearing entries.
  • Monitor for credential misuse around Maximo sessions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory deployed Maximo versions and flag 7.6.0 or 7.6.1.
  • Confirm whether IBM advisory remediation is installed.
  • Review Maximo Web UI exposure from internet and internal networks.
  • Inspect relevant stored records for suspicious script content without executing it.
  • Check logs for unusual session, credential, or page-modification activity.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/S:U/AV:N/I:L/PR:N/C:L/A:N/AC:L/RC:C/E:H/RL:O3.92.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-20374Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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 Management7.6.0, 7.6.1Listed
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