CVE-2025-36386: IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0.0 through 9.0.15 and 9.1.0 through 9.1.4 could allow a remote attacker to byp

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CVE-2025-36386 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting maximo application suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0.0 through 9.0.15 and 9.1.0 through 9.1.4 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-305
Published	2025-10-28
Last modified	2026-09-26

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-09-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-28 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-26 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm maximo application suite UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.0 and <= 9.0.15 · >= 9.1.0 and <= 9.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 9.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maximo-application-suite || rpm -q maximo-application-suite || maximo-application-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade maximo-application-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade maximo-application-suite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maximo-application-suite sudo apt install maximo-application-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0> sudo apt-mark hold maximo-application-suite

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list maximo-application-suite sudo dnf downgrade maximo-application-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add maximo-application-suite

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-2025-36386?

maximo application suite: upgrade to newer than 9.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-36386 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36386 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-2025-36386 affect?

CVE-2025-36386 affects maximo application suite. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0.0 through 9.0.15 and 9.1.0 through 9.1.4 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the application.

How urgent is CVE-2025-36386?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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