Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1, 7.6.1.2, and 7.6.1.3 can let an unauthenticated network user bypass authentication. The reported impact is limited confidentiality and integrity loss: sensitive information exposure or unauthorized tasks. Availability is not affected in the CVSS data.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate-priority remediation item. Escalate if Maximo is internet-facing, supports critical operations, or contains sensitive operational data. The main business risk is unauthorized access to information or functions, not service outage.
Technical view
CVE-2022-40616 is a CWE-287 improper authentication issue in IBM Maximo Asset Management. CVSS v3.0 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Scope is unchanged, with low confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1, 7.6.1.2, or 7.6.1.3 is reachable over a network. Internet-facing or broadly accessible Maximo deployments carry higher business concern than tightly restricted internal systems.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. IBM X-Force tracks the issue, but the provided data does not include exploit details. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed, not actively exploited.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, IBM advisory reference, and X-Force entry. No exploit mechanics or specific fixed version are included in the provided bundle. Avoid assuming broader IBM Maximo products or versions are affected beyond 7.6.1.1 through 7.6.1.3.
Mitigation direction
- Check IBM support guidance for the affected Maximo versions and available fixes.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly reachable Maximo deployments.
- Restrict network access to Maximo until vendor remediation is applied.
- Review Maximo authentication and authorization configuration for compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Maximo Asset Management deployments and confirm exact versions.
- Identify whether affected instances are internet-facing or widely reachable internally.
- Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for current remediation instructions.
- Check access logs for unusual unauthenticated access patterns or unauthorized task activity.
Public sources used
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CWE-287: Credential and account abuse lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/PR:N/UI:N/A:N/S:U/I:L/C:L/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/PR:N/UI:N/A:N/S:U/I:L/C:L/E:U/RC:C/RL:O3.92.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/PR:N/UI:N/A:N/S:U/I:L/C:L/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6621599CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-maximo-cve202240616-auth-bypass (236311)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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CWE details
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Improper Authentication
Improper Authentication represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.