CVE-2024-45652: IBM Maximo MXAPIASSET API 7.6.1.3 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-45652 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting maximo asset management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Maximo MXAPIASSET API 7.6.1.3 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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-01-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-19 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm maximo asset management DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.6.1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.6.1.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maximo-asset-management || rpm -q maximo-asset-management || maximo-asset-management --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.6.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maximo-asset-management sudo apt install maximo-asset-management=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.6.1.3> sudo apt-mark hold maximo-asset-management

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list maximo-asset-management sudo dnf downgrade maximo-asset-management-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.6.1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add maximo-asset-management

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-45652?

maximo asset management: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45652 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45652 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-45652 affect?

CVE-2024-45652 affects maximo asset management. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). IBM Maximo MXAPIASSET API 7.6.1.3 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.

How urgent is CVE-2024-45652?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-2987 LOW 3.8 DOWNGRADE IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.3 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF)
CVE-2025-2986 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.3 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting
CVE-2024-45077 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.3 MXAPIASSET API is vulnerable to unrestricted file upload which allows auth
CVE-2024-22333 LOW 3.3 DOWNGRADE DOWNGRADE IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.3 and IBM Maximo Application Suite 8.10 and 8.11 allows web pages to be stor
CVE-2023-47718 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE DOWNGRADE IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.3 and Manage Component 8.10 through 8.11 is vulnerable to cross-site request

References

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