How severe is CVE-2017-1499?

CVE-2017-1499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1499?

CVE-2017-1499 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Asset Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1499?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-1499 published?

CVE-2017-1499 was published on 2018-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1499

CVE-2017-1499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Maximo Asset Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Maximo Asset Management
Published: 2018-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable Web server. IBM X-Force ID: 129106.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1499?: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable Web server. IBM X-Force ID: 129106.
How severe is CVE-2017-1499?: CVE-2017-1499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1499?: CVE-2017-1499 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Asset Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1499 published?: CVE-2017-1499 was published on 2018-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management_essentials:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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