CVE-2020-4409: High severity ibm maximo asset management vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 2020
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Updated

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using a tabnabbing attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 179537.

Other sources

IBM Maximo Asset Management could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using a tabnabbing attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

IBM

Affected Software

44 affected components
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.0
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.1
IBM Control Desk=7.6.1
IBM Control Desk=7.6.1.1
IBM Maximo Asset Configuration Manager=7.6.6
IBM Maximo Asset Configuration Manager=7.6.7
IBM Maximo Asset Configuration Manager=7.6.7.1
IBM Maximo Asset Health Insights=7.6.1
IBM Maximo Asset Health Insights=7.6.1.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management<7.6.1.2
IBM Maximo Asset Management Scheduler=7.6.7
IBM Maximo Asset Management Scheduler=7.6.7.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management Scheduler=7.6.7.3
IBM Maximo Asset Management Scheduler Plus=7.6.7
IBM Maximo Asset Management Scheduler Plus=7.6.7.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management Scheduler Plus=7.6.7.3
IBM Maximo Calibration=7.6
IBM Maximo Enterprise Adapter=7.6
IBM Maximo Enterprise Adapter=7.6.1
IBM Maximo Equipment Maintenance Assistant
IBM Maximo For Aviation=7.6.6
IBM Maximo For Aviation=7.6.7
IBM Maximo For Aviation=7.6.8
IBM Maximo for Life Sciences=7.6
IBM Maximo for Nuclear Power=7.6.1
IBM Maximo for Oil and Gas=7.6.1
IBM Maximo For Service Providers=7.6.3.1
IBM Maximo For Service Providers=7.6.3.2
IBM Maximo For Service Providers=7.6.3.3
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6.2.3
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6.2.4
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6.2.5
IBM Maximo for Utilities=7.6.0.1
IBM Maximo for Utilities=7.6.0.2
IBM Maximo Linear Asset Manager=7.6.0
IBM Maximo Linear Asset Manager=7.6.0.2
IBM Maximo Linear Asset Manager=7.6.0.3
IBM Maximo Network On Blockchain=7.6.0.0
IBM Maximo Network On Blockchain=7.6.0.1
IBM Maximo Spatial Asset Management=7.6.0.2
IBM Maximo Spatial Asset Management=7.6.0.3
IBM Maximo Spatial Asset Management=7.6.0.4
IBM Maximo Spatial Asset Management=7.6.0.5
IBM Tivoli Integration Composer=7.6

Event History

Sep 9, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4409.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4409?

The severity level of CVE-2020-4409 is high.

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2020-4409?

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0 and 7.6.1, as well as IBM Control Desk, IBM Maximo Asset Configuration Manager, IBM Maximo Asset Health Insights, and others are affected.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-4409?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4409 by conducting phishing attacks using a tabnabbing technique.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4409?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4409 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM Support website.

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