Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM Maximo Asset Management is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-0262
DESCRIPTION: IBM Maximo Asset Management is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
CVSS Base Score: 5.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/110605 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
This vulnerability affects the following versions of the IBM Maximo Asset Management core product, and all other IBM Maximo Industry Solution and IBM Control Desk products, regardless of their own version, if they are currently installed on top of a affected IBM Maximo Asset Management. *
Maximo Asset Management core product, affected versions:
Maximo Asset Management 7.6, 7.5, 7.1
Industry Solutions products, affected if using an affected core version:
Maximo Asset Management Essentials
Maximo for Nuclear Power
Maximo for Transportation
Maximo for Life Sciences
Maximo for Oil and Gas
Maximo for Utilities
IBM Control Desk products, affected if using an affected core version:
IBM Control Desk
Tivoli Asset Management for IT
Tivoli Service Request Manager
Change and Configuration Management Database
* To determine the core product version, log in and view System Information. The core product version is the "Tivoli's process automation engine" version. Please consult the Product Coexistence Matrix for a list of supported product combinations.
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to download the appropriate Interim Fix or Fix Pack from Fix Central (What is Fix Central?) and apply for each affected product as soon as possible. Please see below for information on the fixes available for each product, version, and release. Follow the installation instructions in the ‘readme’ documentation provided with each fix pack or interim fix.
For Maximo Asset Management 7.6, 7.5, 7.1:
VRM | Fix Pack or Interim Fix | Download |
7.6.0 | Maximo 7.6.0.3 Interim Fix: 7.6.0.3-TIV-MBS-IFIX001 or latest Interim Fix available | FixCentral |
7.5.0 | Maximo 7.5.0.9 Interim Fix: 7.5.0.9-TIV-MBS-IFIX004 or latest Interim Fix available | FixCentral |
7.1.1 | Maximo 7.1.1.13 Interim Fix: Latest Interim Fix available | Contact IBM Support |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
18 March 2016: Added fix release information for Maximo 7.5.0.
26 February 2016: Original version published
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
Disclaimer
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 June 2018
UID
swg21977828