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IBM Maximo lets logged‑in users read backup or debug files

CVE-2015-4965 · published 11 years ago
Summary

Versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management (including 7.1, 7.2, 7.5 and 7.6) contain a page that can be accessed by an authenticated remote user to view backup or debugging files. Those files may contain sensitive configuration or data, potentially exposing business information. Apply the latest IBM security fixes for your Maximo version or upgrade to a patched release to close the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm change_and_configuration_management_database 7.1
7.2
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:change_and_configuration_management_database:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm maximo_asset_management 7.1
7.1.1
7.1.1.1
7.1.1.2
7.1.1.5
7.1.1.6
7.1.1.7
7.1.1.8
7.1.1.9
7.1.1.10
7.1.1.11
7.1.1.12
11 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm maximo_asset_management_essentials 7.1
7.5
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management_essentials:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm maximo_for_energy_optimization 7.1
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_energy_optimization:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm maximo_for_government 7.1
7.5.0.0
7.5.0.1
7.5.0.2
7.5.0.3
7.5.0.4
7.5.0.5
7.5.0.6
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_government:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm maximo_for_life_sciences 7.1
7.5.0.0
7.5.0.1
7.5.0.2
7.5.0.3
7.5.0.4
7.5.0.5
7.5.0.6
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_life_sciences:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm maximo_for_nuclear_power 7.1
7.5.0.0
7.5.0.1
7.5.0.2
7.5.0.3
7.5.0.4
7.5.0.5
7.5.0.6
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_nuclear_power:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm maximo_for_oil_and_gas 7.1
7.5.0.0
7.5.0.1
7.5.0.2
7.5.0.3
7.5.0.4
7.5.0.5
7.5.0.6
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_oil_and_gas:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm maximo_for_transportation 7.1
7.5.0.0
7.5.0.1
7.5.0.2
7.5.0.3
7.5.0.4
7.5.0.5
7.5.0.6
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm maximo_for_utilities 7.1
7.5.0.0
7.5.0.1
7.5.0.2
7.5.0.3
7.5.0.4
7.5.0.5
7.5.0.6
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_utilities:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm smartcloud_control_desk 7.5
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:smartcloud_control_desk:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm tivoli_asset_management_for_it 7.1
7.2
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_asset_management_for_it:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm tivoli_service_request_manager 7.1.0
7.2.0.0
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_service_request_manager:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
maximouiweb/webmodule/webclient/utility/merlin.jsp in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1 through 7.1.1.13, 7.5.0 before 7.5.0.8 IFIX004, and 7.6.0 before 7.6.0.1 IFIX002; Maximo Asset Management 7.5.x...
maximouiweb/webmodule/webclient/utility/merlin.jsp in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1 through 7.1.1.13, 7.5.0 before 7.5.0.8 IFIX004, and 7.6.0 before 7.6.0.1 IFIX002; Maximo Asset Management 7.5.x before 7.5.0.8 IFIX004 and 7.6.0 before 7.6.0.1 IFIX002 for SmartCloud Control Desk; and Maximo Asset Management 7.1 through 7.1.1.13 and 7.2 for Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT and certain other products allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a (1) backup or (2) debug application file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.0 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published6 Oct 2015
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-4965 · NVD
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