CVE-2021-20509

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection

High · published August 12, 2021

CVSS v3.0
7.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky CSV injection vulnerability lurks in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1! 🎭 An attacker could unleash arbitrary commands simply by tampering with CSV file contents. Think of it like handing over a restaurant order with a hidden request for extra ingredients that the chef never sees — if they don't check carefully, they might end up serving something harmful instead of your delicious meal! 🥴 This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute commands on your system, potentially wreaking havoc by accessing sensitive data or manipulating assets without a trace. Imagine an unwanted guest slipping into your house and rearranging everything while you’re not looking! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like handing over a restaurant order with a hidden request for extra ingredients that the chef never sees — if they don't check carefully, they might end up serving something harmful instead of your delicious meal! 🥴 The issue arises from improper validation of CSV file contents in IBM Maximo, allowing an attacker to insert malicious commands that can be executed on the server when the CSV is processed.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute commands on your system, potentially wreaking havoc by accessing sensitive data or manipulating assets without a trace. Imagine an unwanted guest slipping into your house and rearranging everything while you’re not looking! 🔥 To safeguard your system, immediately update to the latest patched version from IBM. Implement strict validation of CSV files and monitor your asset management processes for any suspicious activity. Stay vigilant! 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll strengthen your defenses and keep your environment secure. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/I:H/AC:H/S:U/A:H/UI:R/AV:L/PR:N/C:H/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01748 · 77.6th percentile
Published
2021-08-12T16:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 AUG 16:05Z
    IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection
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