IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0/9.1/9.2 Location Service For Esri input validation

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6.7$5k-$25k4.06

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0/9.1/9.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component Location Service For Esri Component. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-18537. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0/9.1/9.2. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Location Service For Esri Component. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0 is vulnerable to improper input validation due to an unsanitised container image reference in a Kubernetes operator template.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-18537 since 07/31/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/13/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-97900). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
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CNA Base Score: 8.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/31/2026 CVE reserved
10/12/2026 +73 days Advisory disclosed
10/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-18537 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-18537
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-417240
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2026 23:35
Updated: 10/13/2026 00:41
Changes: 10/12/2026 23:35 (63), 10/13/2026 00:41 (1)
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