CVE-2020-4521

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization in Java. By sending specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 182396.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.78% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Maximo Asset Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6332587 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182396 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4521?
CVE-2020-4521 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4521?
To fix CVE-2020-4521, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-4521 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-4521 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4521?
CVE-2020-4521 affects IBM Maximo Asset Management.
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