CVE-2025-36386: IBM Maximo Application Suite · Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness
Affects IBM Maximo Application SuiteSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBM IBM Maximo Application Suite | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until IBM releases official patches, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include restricting network access to IBM Maximo instances via firewalls and VPNs, limiting exposure to trusted IP addresses only. Employ strict network segmentation to isolate Maximo servers from general user networks and the internet. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual authentication bypass attempts or anomalous access patterns. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) at network or application gateway levels if possible, to add an additional layer of security. Conduct thorough asset inventories to identify all Maximo deployments and prioritize remediation efforts. Prepare for rapid patch deployment by testing updates in isolated environments once available. Engage with IBM support for any interim security advisories or hotfixes. Additionally, review and harden application configurations, disable unnecessary services, and ensure that backups are current and secure to enable recovery in case of compromise.
Description
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.