Improper Input Validation in IBM Maximo Application Suite Location Service
CVE-2026-18533

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Maximo Application Suite - Location Service For Esri Component
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-18533?

The IBM Maximo Application Suite's Location Service for Esri Components versions 9.0, 9.1, and 9.2 is susceptible to improper input validation. This vulnerability is primarily due to an unsanitized container image configuration found within a Kubernetes operator template, which may expose systems to potential exploitation by malicious actors. Ensuring proper validation protocols are in place for inputs is crucial to mitigating this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component 9.2

Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component 9.1

Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component 9.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7290070
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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