CVE-2011-1396

Vulnerability

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in IBM Maximo Asset Management and Asset Management Essentials versions 6.2, 7.1, and 7.5. The flaw resides in an unspecified component that processes the reportType parameter. An attacker can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the parameter, which is then reflected back to the user without proper sanitization [1].

Exploitation

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious URL containing the reportType parameter with embedded script code. The victim must be tricked into clicking the crafted link, typically via phishing or social engineering. No authentication is required to trigger the reflection, but user interaction is necessary for the script to execute in the victim's browser [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's session. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement of the application interface, or theft of sensitive information displayed on the page. The CVSS base score is 4.3 (Medium), indicating a moderate risk [1].

Mitigation

IBM has addressed this vulnerability in a security bulletin (APAR IV09190). Users should apply the recommended fixes by upgrading to the latest patched versions of Maximo Asset Management and Asset Management Essentials as specified in the bulletin. No workarounds are documented; upgrading is the only reliable mitigation [1].