CVE-2025-2898: IBM Maximo Application Suite privilege escalation

Published May 6, 2025
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Updated

IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0 could allow an attacker with some level of access to elevate their privileges due to a security configuration vulnerability in Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) configurations.

Other sources

IBM Maximo Application Suite could allow an attacker with some level of access to elevate their privileges due to a security configuration vulnerability in Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) configurations.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component<=9.0
IBM Maximo Application Suite=9.0
IBM Maximo Application Suite

Remediation

Information

Remediated Product(s) Version(s) IBM Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component 9.0.1

Event History

May 6, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2898?

CVE-2025-2898 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-2898?

To fix CVE-2025-2898, review and update the Role-Based Access Control configurations in IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-2898?

CVE-2025-2898 affects users of IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0 that utilize Role-Based Access Control.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-2898?

CVE-2025-2898 is a security configuration vulnerability related to Role-Based Access Control.

5

Can CVE-2025-2898 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-2898 could potentially be exploited by an attacker with some level of access to the IBM Maximo Application Suite.

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