CVE-2020-4521: Critical severity ibm maximo asset management vulnerability
IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization in Java. By sending specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 182396.
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IBM Maximo Asset Management could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization in Java. By sending specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4521?
The severity of CVE-2020-4521 is critical, with a severity value of 8.8.
How does CVE-2020-4521 impact IBM Maximo Asset Management?
CVE-2020-4521 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on IBM Maximo Asset Management.
What is the cause of CVE-2020-4521?
CVE-2020-4521 is caused by an unsafe deserialization in Java.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4521?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4521 by sending a specially-crafted request to execute arbitrary code on the system.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2020-4521?
To mitigate CVE-2020-4521, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM.