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CVE-2021-20444: IBM Maximo for Civil Infrastructure 7.6.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Maximo for Civil Infrastructure 7.6.2 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: 196620.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Maximo for Civil Infrastructure 7.6.2 has a cross-site scripting flaw in its Web UI. If a user interacts with malicious content, JavaScript could run inside their trusted session and potentially expose credentials or alter page behavior.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation for any affected Maximo environment, especially externally reachable systems. It is not described as actively exploited, but it can affect trusted user sessions and credentials.

Technical view

The issue is Web UI cross-site scripting in IBM Maximo for Civil Infrastructure 7.6.2. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction. Impact is limited confidentiality and integrity with changed scope.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to organizations running IBM Maximo for Civil Infrastructure 7.6.2. Risk is higher where the Maximo Web UI is reachable by many users or from untrusted networks. The source bundle does not identify other editions or versions as affected.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The risk is credible because XSS can abuse trusted browser sessions, but exploitation depends on user interaction and an affected Web UI being accessible.

Researcher notes

Do not broaden scope beyond IBM Maximo for Civil Infrastructure 7.6.2 based on this bundle. The available data names XSS and credential disclosure risk but does not provide affected parameters, attack surface details, or a specific fixed version.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 6415887 for the vendor-recommended remediation.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or updates applicable to version 7.6.2.
  • Limit Maximo Web UI exposure to trusted networks where feasible.
  • Reinforce session and credential protections for affected users.
  • Monitor IBM X-Force entry 196620 for updated guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Maximo for Civil Infrastructure deployments and versions.
  • Confirm whether any instance is running version 7.6.2.
  • Check whether IBM advisory 6415887 applies to each deployment.
  • Review Web UI access paths and exposed user groups.
  • Look for suspicious script content or credential-theft indicators in relevant logs.
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Confidence
high
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/A:N/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/I:L/UI:R/C:L/S:C/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

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0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/I:L/UI:R/C:L/S:C/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-2021-20444Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/I:L/UI:R/C:L/S:C/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 for Civil Infrastructure7.6.2Listed
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