CVE-2018-1528 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6 through 7.6.3 allow authenticated users to access sensitive data through the WhoAmI API.

Understanding CVE-2018-1528

An overview of the security vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management.

What is CVE-2018-1528?

An authenticated user in IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6 through 7.6.3 has the potential to access sensitive data through the WhoAmI API.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1528

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1528

Insight into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 through 7.6.3 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from the WhoAmI API.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Maximo Asset Management
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 7.6, 7.6.0, 7.6.0.1, 7.6.1, 7.6.2, 7.6.2.1, 7.6.2.2, 7.6.2.3, 7.6.2.4, 7.6.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user to access sensitive data through the WhoAmI API.

Mitigation and Prevention

Best practices to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-1528.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor access to sensitive data.
Restrict user privileges to minimize exposure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Maximo Asset Management software.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of data protection.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running affected versions of Maximo Asset Management are updated with the latest patches.