Session Data Vulnerability in IBM Maximo Application Suite
CVE-2026-18531

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Maximo Application Suite
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-18531?

IBM Maximo Application Suite versions 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0 are susceptible to session data tampering due to an inadequate HMAC signing secret. This weakness allows remote attackers to manipulate session information, potentially compromising user data and application integrity. Organizations utilizing Maximo should review their security measures and apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Maximo Application Suite 9.2

Maximo Application Suite 9.1

Maximo Application Suite 9.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7282362
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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