CVE-2020-4493: Critical severity ibm maximo asset management vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2020
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Updated

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 could allow an attacker to bypass authentication and issue commands using a specially crafted HTTP command. IBM X-Force ID: 181995.

Other sources

IBM Maximo Asset Management could allow an attacker to bypass authentication and issue commands using a specially crafted HTTP command.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.0
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management>=7.6.0.0<7.6.0.10
IBM Maximo Asset Management>=7.6.1.0<7.6.1.2

Event History

Sep 1, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Oct 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4493.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4493?

The severity of CVE-2020-4493 is critical.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-4493?

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 are affected by CVE-2020-4493.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4493?

An attacker can bypass authentication and issue commands using a specially crafted HTTP command.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4493?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4493 at the following references: [IBM X-Force ID: 181995](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181995) and [IBM Support page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6340281).

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