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CVE-2026-75881 IBM CVE debrief

IBM Maximo Application Suite - IoT Component 9.2.0, 9.1.0, and 9.0.0 are vulnerable to a denial of service due to an infinite parsing loop when processing certain inputs. This issue could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates, reviewing configurations and applying vendor-recommended versions if available. The vulnerability highlights the need for verifying exposure and assessing potential impact on IoT components. IBM's advisory and patch information are referenced for further guidance.

Vendor
IBM
Product
Maximo Application Suite - IoT Component
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
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 IoT components, particularly those using IBM Maximo Application Suite - IoT Component, should assess exposure and prioritize updates. This includes reviewing configurations, verifying exposure, and applying vendor-recommended versions if available. The vulnerability's impact on IoT components necessitates prompt attention from defenders to ensure the security and reliability of these systems

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact on IoT components, reviewing configurations and updating to vendor-recommended versions if available.

  • Potential denial of service on IoT components
  • Need to verify exposure and assess impact
  • Priority on updating to vendor-recommended versions

Technical summary

IBM Maximo Application Suite - IoT Component 9.2.0, 9.1.0, and 9.0.0 are vulnerable to a denial of service due to an infinite parsing loop when processing certain inputs. This technical issue arises from the component's inability to properly handle specific inputs, leading to a potential denial of service. Defenders should focus on verifying exposure, assessing impact, and applying vendor-recommended updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact on IoT components, reviewing configurations and updating to vendor-recommended versions if available.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify IoT component configurations and versions
  • Assess potential impact on IoT components
  • Review and apply vendor-recommended updates

Evidence notes

The CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail provide official information on the vulnerability. IBM's advisory is referenced, indicating a potential patch.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-75881 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-75881

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

  • CVE-2026-75881 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-75881

    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.