CVE-2019-4644 in Maximo Asset Management
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 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: 170880.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/06/2025
IBM Maximo Asset Management version 7.6 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that represents a critical security weakness in the web-based user interface. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The flaw enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the application's web interface, potentially compromising user sessions and system integrity. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input within the web application's rendering logic, allowing attackers to manipulate the application's behavior through crafted script payloads.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it creates opportunities for session hijacking and credential theft within trusted user sessions. Attackers can leverage this weakness to execute malicious scripts in the context of authenticated users, potentially accessing sensitive data, modifying records, or performing unauthorized actions within the Maximo environment. The vulnerability particularly affects the web UI components where user input is processed and displayed without adequate validation or encoding mechanisms, making it a prime target for exploitation in targeted attacks against enterprise asset management systems.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the ATT&CK framework, specifically under the techniques related to initial access through web application attacks and credential access through session manipulation. The vulnerability demonstrates how insufficient input validation can lead to privilege escalation and data compromise within enterprise applications. Organizations running IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 should prioritize immediate patching and implementation of web application firewalls to prevent exploitation. Additional mitigations include implementing strict content security policies, enabling secure HTTP headers, and conducting regular security assessments of web interfaces to identify similar input validation weaknesses. The vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security measures in enterprise asset management systems where sensitive operational data is processed and stored.