Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1 and 7.6.1.2 may expose sensitive technical details in browser error messages. The issue is not described as direct system takeover, but leaked details can help attackers plan later attacks against the Maximo environment.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority exposure issue. It should be fixed in normal vulnerability cycles, faster if Maximo is internet-facing or supports critical operational workflows.
Technical view
CVE-2021-38924 is an information disclosure vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management. A remote unauthenticated attacker could receive detailed technical error output in the browser. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.3, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to IBM Maximo Asset Management deployments running versions 7.6.1.1 or 7.6.1.2. Risk is higher where the Maximo web interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote, low-complexity access without authentication or user interaction, but the known impact is information disclosure.
Researcher notes
The bundle provides affected versions, CVSS, IBM X-Force ID 210163, and IBM references, but no CWE, exploit evidence, or detailed patch text. Avoid expanding scope beyond Maximo 7.6.1.1 and 7.6.1.2 without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Confirm whether Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1 or 7.6.1.2 is deployed.
- Review IBM advisory guidance and apply the vendor-recommended fix or update.
- Restrict Maximo access to trusted networks while remediation is pending.
- Review error handling so detailed technical errors are not exposed to browsers.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Maximo versions across production, staging, and disaster recovery systems.
- Check whether browser-facing errors reveal technical details to unauthenticated users.
- Review Maximo access paths for direct internet exposure.
- Confirm remediation status against IBM advisory and internal patch records.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/C:L/UI:N/AV:N/I:N/AC:L/S:U/PR:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/A:N/C:L/UI:N/AV:N/I:N/AC:L/S:U/PR:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/C:L/UI:N/AV:N/I:N/AC:L/S:U/PR:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6620059CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-maximo-cve202138924-info-disc (210163)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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