CVE-2019-4446 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 allows authenticated users to perform unauthorized actions by manipulating request parameters.

Understanding CVE-2019-4446

By exploiting this vulnerability, an authenticated user can carry out actions without proper authorization in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.

What is CVE-2019-4446?

An authenticated user in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 can manipulate request parameters to execute unauthorized actions.
Identified by IBM X-Force with ID 163490.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4446

CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed
Temporal Score: 4.7 (Medium Severity)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4446

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Authenticated users can exploit the vulnerability by modifying request parameters.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Maximo Asset Management
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 7.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can manipulate request parameters to perform unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4446.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor user activities for suspicious behavior.
Restrict user permissions to essential functions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Maximo Asset Management.
Conduct security training for users to prevent unauthorized actions.

Patching and Updates

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