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CVE-2021-38935: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, wh...

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 210892.

MediumCVSS 5.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.2 may allow weak passwords by default. That raises the chance of account compromise, especially where Maximo access protects sensitive asset, operations, or maintenance data. The source bundle does not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Handle as a moderate identity-control issue. Prioritize remediation where Maximo supports critical operations, sensitive asset data, or third-party access, but the provided evidence does not justify emergency active-exploitation response.

Technical view

CVE-2021-38935 is a network-reachable weakness in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.2 where strong passwords are not required by default. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.9 with high attack complexity and high confidentiality impact. No CWE is listed in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Organizations running IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.2 are the stated affected group. Exposure is higher where Maximo authentication is reachable by broad internal populations, contractors, vendors, or external network paths.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The concern is account compromise through weak credential policy, not a described software exploit chain.

Researcher notes

The public bundle is limited: it identifies the affected version, default weak-password posture, CVSS vector, IBM X-Force ID 210892, and IBM advisory references. It does not provide exploit details or a detailed remediation procedure.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM guidance for CVE-2021-38935 before changing production systems.
  • Require strong password policy for all Maximo users.
  • Reset weak or default credentials, especially privileged accounts.
  • Restrict Maximo login access to trusted networks where feasible.
  • Monitor authentication failures and unusual account access patterns.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Maximo deployments and confirm whether version 7.6.1.2 is present.
  • Review configured password rules against organizational policy.
  • Test that weak passwords are rejected in a non-production-safe manner.
  • Check privileged and service accounts for weak or stale passwords.
  • Review recent authentication logs for suspicious activity.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.9 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.9CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:H/A:N/S:U/AV:N/PR:N/UI:N/C:H/I:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.23.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-38935Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMMaximo Asset Management7.6.1.2Listed
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CWE details

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