How severe is CVE-2024-27266?

CVE-2024-27266 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-27266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27266?

CVE-2024-27266 affects Ibm Maximo Application Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27266?

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.

Does CVE-2024-27266 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27266 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24505.

When was CVE-2024-27266 published?

CVE-2024-27266 was published on 2024-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27266

CVE-2024-27266 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Maximo Application Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24505
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Maximo Application Suite
Published: 2024-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27266?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-27266?: CVE-2024-27266 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-27266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27266?: CVE-2024-27266 affects Ibm Maximo Application Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27266?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-27266 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27266 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24505.
When was CVE-2024-27266 published?: CVE-2024-27266 was published on 2024-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_application_suite:7.6.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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