CVE-2026-18531
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2026-18531 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to tamper with session data due to the use of a weak HMAC session signing secret.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to tamper with session data due to the use of a weak HMAC session signing secret.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Maximo Application Suite | >= 9.0, < 9.0.28 |
| Ibm | Maximo Application Suite | >= 9.1, < 9.1.20 |
| Ibm | Maximo Application Suite | 9.2 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7282362Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-18531?
IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to tamper with session data due to the use of a weak HMAC session signing secret.
How severe is CVE-2026-18531?
CVE-2026-18531 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18531?
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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