IBM Maximo Application Suite up to 8.10/8.11.0/9.0/10.6.5.0 Authorization Token missing secure attribute

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Maximo Application Suite up to 8.10/8.11.0/9.0/10.6.5.0 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Authorization Token Handler. The manipulation results in missing secure attribute. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-4820. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Maximo Application Suite up to 8.10/8.11.0/9.0/10.6.5.0. Affected is an unknown code of the component Authorization Token Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing secure attribute vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-614. The Secure attribute for sensitive cookies in HTTPS sessions is not set, which could cause the user agent to send those cookies in plaintext over an HTTP session. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.1, 9.0, 8.11, and 8.10 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-4820 since 03/25/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/02/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1539.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing secure attribute
CWE: CWE-614 / CWE-1004 / CWE-732
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/25/2026 CVE reserved
04/02/2026 +7 days Advisory disclosed
04/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-4820 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-4820
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354792

Entryinfo

Created: 04/02/2026 02:39
Changes: 04/02/2026 02:39 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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