SB2026020415 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Maximo Application Suite



SB2026020415 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Maximo Application Suite

Published: February 4, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026020415
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-4563)

The vulnerability allows a malicious node to bypass dynamic resource allocation authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks in DynamicResourceAllocation feature gate within the NodeRestriction admission controller. A malicious node can create mirror pods that access unauthorized dynamic resources, leading to denial of service or potential privilege escalation. 


2) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-5187)

The vulnerability allows a node user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in the NodeRestriction admission controller. A node user can delete and then recreate its node object with modified taints or labels.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.