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CVE-2021-29743: 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: 201693.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 allow a logged-in user to store JavaScript in the web interface. That code can run inside trusted Maximo sessions, potentially exposing credentials or changing intended UI behavior. The issue is medium severity, but important where Maximo supports operational workflows.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation in the next planned security maintenance window, sooner if Maximo is externally reachable or used by many non-administrative users. The main business concern is trusted-session credential exposure and workflow manipulation, not system outage.

Technical view

CVE-2021-29743 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management. The CVSS 3.0 score is 6.4, with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 201693.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 instances. Risk is higher for internet-accessible or broadly accessible Maximo portals, especially where many low-privileged users can enter content into the web UI.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation maturity as high, but that is not the same as active exploitation evidence. Treat exploitable deployments as needing remediation, not emergency incident response by default.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports stored XSS with low privileges required and potential credential disclosure. The bundle does not provide affected component names, payload details, or specific patch levels. Avoid assuming broader IBM Maximo products are affected without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 instances.
  • Review IBM advisory 6484679 for official remediation details.
  • Apply IBM-recommended fixes or upgrades after compatibility testing.
  • Restrict Maximo access to trusted networks and users where possible.
  • Review stored user-entered content for suspicious scripts.
  • Reset credentials if session credential exposure is suspected.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Maximo versions against 7.6.0 and 7.6.1.
  • Check whether the IBM advisory remediation is applied.
  • Review web UI fields that store user-supplied content.
  • Inspect logs for unusual account activity after suspicious content views.
  • Verify access controls limit who can create stored UI content.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:L/S:C/A:N/PR:L/C:L/AC:L/AV:N/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:H3.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29743Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:L/S:C/A:N/PR:L/C:L/AC:L/AV:N/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/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 Management7.6.0, 7.6.1Listed
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