CVE-2018-1524

Name: CVE-2018-1524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-03T15:29:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 through 7.6.3 installs with a default administrator account that a remote intruder could use to gain administrator access to the system. This vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-4966. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 through 7.6.3 installs with a default administrator account that a remote intruder could use to gain administrator access to the system. This vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-4966. IBM X-Force ID: 142116.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1188

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management	>= 7.6.0.0, <= 7.6.3.0
Ibm	Maximo For Aviation	7.6.0.0
Ibm	Maximo For Aviation	7.6.1.0
Ibm	Maximo For Aviation	7.6.2.0
Ibm	Maximo For Aviation	7.6.2.1
Ibm	Maximo For Aviation	7.6.3.0
Ibm	Maximo For Life Sciences	7.6.0.0
Ibm	Maximo For Nuclear Power	7.6.0.0
Ibm	Maximo For Oil And Gas	7.5.0.0
Ibm	Maximo For Oil And Gas	7.6.0.0
Ibm	Maximo For Transportation	7.6.1.0
Ibm	Maximo For Transportation	7.6.2.0
Ibm	Maximo For Transportation	7.6.2.1
Ibm	Maximo For Transportation	7.6.2.2
Ibm	Maximo For Transportation	7.6.2.3
Ibm	Maximo For Transportation	7.6.2.4
Ibm	Maximo For Utilities	7.6.0.0
Ibm	Smartcloud Control Desk	7.6.0.0
Ibm	Smartcloud Control Desk	7.6.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142116VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22017452Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142116VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22017452Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1524?

How severe is CVE-2018-1524?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1524?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST