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CVE-2021-29744: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 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: 201694.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 have a cross-site scripting issue in the Web UI. A low-privileged user could embed JavaScript that runs in a trusted session, potentially changing page behavior and exposing credentials. This is a moderate business risk, especially where Maximo is broadly accessible.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled but important remediation for Maximo environments. It is not listed in KEV, but credential exposure inside a trusted asset-management system can affect operational security. Prioritize internet-facing, shared, or high-privilege Maximo deployments first.

Technical view

The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4. The vector indicates network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM identifies the issue as X-Force ID 201694. The bundle does not provide specific affected UI fields, payload details, or patch version names.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 or 7.6.1. Risk is higher where the Web UI is reachable by many users, contractors, or unmanaged devices, and where privileged users share the same application workflows.

Exploitation context

The source bundle says the vulnerability allows arbitrary JavaScript embedding in the Web UI. KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires user interaction and low privileges, suggesting abuse from an authenticated or application-access context.

Researcher notes

Evidence is enough to classify this as authenticated or low-privilege, user-interaction XSS affecting Maximo 7.6.0 and 7.6.1. The bundle does not identify the exact vulnerable parameter, page, fixed build, or workaround text, so validation should remain version and vendor-advisory driven.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 deployments.
  • Review IBM advisory 6484391 for official remediation and apply vendor guidance.
  • Restrict Maximo Web UI access to trusted networks and users.
  • Reduce unnecessary Maximo accounts and privileges until remediated.
  • Monitor Maximo UI content changes and suspicious credential prompts.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm deployed Maximo versions against 7.6.0 and 7.6.1.
  • Check whether IBM advisory remediation has been applied.
  • Review access controls for Maximo Web UI exposure.
  • Inspect logs for unusual UI changes or credential-related anomalies.
  • Verify no untrusted users can write content rendered in privileged sessions.
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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/A:N/UI:R/AC:L/S:C/C:L/AV:N/I:L/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:H

Official CVE source material

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/UI:R/AC:L/S:C/C:L/AV:N/I:L/PR:L/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-2021-29744Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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