CVE-2024-27266

Name: CVE-2024-27266
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-14T19:15:50.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27266 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Maximo Application Suite 7.6.1.3 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Maximo Application Suite 7.6.1.3 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 284566.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Maximo Application Suite	7.6.1.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/284566VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7141270Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/284566VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7141270Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27266?

How severe is CVE-2024-27266?

CVE-2024-27266 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27266?

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