Vulnerability Description
IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 through 7.6.3 installs with a default administrator account that a remote intruder could use to gain administrator access to the system. This vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-4966. IBM X-Force ID: 142116.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Maximo Asset Management | >= 7.6.0.0, <= 7.6.3.0 |
| Ibm | Maximo For Aviation | 7.6.0.0 |
| Ibm | Maximo For Life Sciences | 7.6.0.0 |
| Ibm | Maximo For Nuclear Power | 7.6.0.0 |
| Ibm | Maximo For Oil And Gas | 7.5.0.0 |
| Ibm | Maximo For Transportation | 7.6.1.0 |
| Ibm | Maximo For Utilities | 7.6.0.0 |
| Ibm | Smartcloud Control Desk | 7.6.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142116VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22017452PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142116VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22017452PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1524?
CVE-2018-1524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 through 7.6.3 installs with a default administrator account that a remote intruder could use to gain administrator access to the system. This vulnerability is due to an...
How severe is CVE-2018-1524?
CVE-2018-1524 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1524?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Maximo Asset Management, Ibm Maximo For Aviation, Ibm Maximo For Life Sciences, Ibm Maximo For Nuclear Power, Ibm Maximo For Oil And Gas.