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CVE-2026-18529 IBM CVE debrief

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component is vulnerable to command injection due to improper sanitization of a user-controlled value passed to a shell command in a Kubernetes operator task. This vulnerability affects versions 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0 of the component. Defenders should assess exposure and potential impact, focusing on systems using these affected versions. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to system compromise.

Vendor
IBM
Product
Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component
CVSS
HIGH 8.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-12
Original CVE updated
2026-10-12
Advisory published
2026-10-12
Advisory updated
2026-10-12

Who should care

Defenders responsible for IBM Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component systems, particularly those using affected versions 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0, should assess exposure and potential impact.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact of the command injection vulnerability in IBM Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component, focusing on systems using affected versions 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0.

  • Verify exposure by checking system versions and configurations.
  • Assess potential impact on system integrity and data.
  • Prioritize patching or updating affected systems.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity indicating potential exploitation.

Technical summary

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Location Service for Esri Component versions 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0 are vulnerable to command injection due to improper sanitization of a user-controlled value passed to a shell command in a Kubernetes operator task. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to system compromise. The vulnerability is confirmed to exist in these versions, and defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact, focusing on systems using affected versions 9.2, 9.1, and 9.0.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify system exposure by checking if using affected versions 9.2, 9.1, or 9.0.
  • Assess potential impact on systems and data.
  • Review and apply vendor-provided patches or updates.
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected versions, and a reference to a vendor advisory. Evidence is limited to public CVE Program and source item data. Defenders should verify exposure by checking system versions and configurations, and assess potential impact on system integrity and data. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-12T21:01:26.065Z and has not been modified since then. No additional information is available beyond the CVE record and a

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-18529 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-18529

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-18529 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18529

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.