CVE-2024-27266: IBM Maximo Application Suite XML external entity injection

Published Mar 13, 2024
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Updated

IBM Maximo Application Suite 7.6.1.3 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 284566.

Other sources

IBM Maximo Application Suite is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.1.3
IBM Maximo Application Suite=7.6.1.3

Event History

Mar 13, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27266?

CVE-2024-27266 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for information exposure and resource consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27266?

To fix CVE-2024-27266, update IBM Maximo Application Suite to a version higher than 7.6.1.3 that resolves the XML External Entity Injection vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-27266?

CVE-2024-27266 allows a remote attacker to conduct XML External Entity Injection attacks, potentially exposing sensitive information.

4

Which versions of IBM Maximo are affected by CVE-2024-27266?

Versions of IBM Maximo Application Suite up to and including 7.6.1.3 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-27266.

5

Who reported CVE-2024-27266?

CVE-2024-27266 was reported by IBM X-Force, with ID 284566.

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