CVE-2026-105052

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Directory Traversal in IBM Maximo Application Suite

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Maximo Application Suite 8.10, 8.11, 9.0, 9.1, and 9.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

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Published

2026-10-12

Last Modified

2026-10-12

Generated

2026-10-13

AI Q&A

2026-10-13

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-105052

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
IBM	Maximo	Application Suite 8.10
IBM	Maximo	Application Suite 8.11
IBM	Maximo	Application Suite 9.0
IBM	Maximo	Application Suite 9.1
IBM	Maximo	Application Suite 9.2

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

IBM Maximo Application Suite versions 8.10 through 9.2 have a directory traversal vulnerability. This allows a remote attacker to access files outside intended directories by sending a URL with 'dot dot' sequences like /../.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves directory traversal via specially crafted URLs containing '/../' sequences. To detect it, inspect web server logs for unusual requests with '..' patterns or encoded variations like '%2e%2e%2f'. Check for unexpected file access attempts in application logs. Use tools like curl to test endpoints: curl -v 'http://target/..%2f..%2f..%2fetc/passwd' and monitor responses for file contents.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could view sensitive files on the system, potentially exposing confidential data, configuration files, or other restricted information. This could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Maximo Application Suite patches or updates to address the directory traversal vulnerability. Review and restrict access to sensitive files on the system. Monitor network traffic for unusual requests containing '/../' sequences.

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