How severe is CVE-2018-1524?

CVE-2018-1524 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-2018-1524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1524?

CVE-2018-1524 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Asset Management. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1524?

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-2018-1524 published?

CVE-2018-1524 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1524

CVE-2018-1524 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Ibm Maximo Asset Management
Published: 2018-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1524?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2018-1524?: CVE-2018-1524 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-2018-1524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1524?: CVE-2018-1524 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Asset Management. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1524?: 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-2018-1524 published?: CVE-2018-1524 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_life_sciences:7.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_nuclear_power:7.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_oil_and_gas:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_oil_and_gas:7.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_utilities:7.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:smartcloud_control_desk:7.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:smartcloud_control_desk:7.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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