CVE-2026-90920: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in IBM Maximo AI Service
Description
IBM Maximo AI Service versions 9.1.0 and 9.2.0 contain a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-90920) due to improper control of code generation, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
IBM
Maximo AI Service
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_ai_service:9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_ai_service:9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-90920 is a critical code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) in IBM Maximo AI Service versions 9.1.0 and 9.2.0. The flaw arises from improper control over the generation of code, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system without authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability is publicly known but no exploits are currently reported in the wild. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting the ease of exploitation and the severe impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected IBM Maximo AI Service systems, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is currently provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for suspicious activity related to code injection attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-14T11:05:19.026Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acd55c92cdf04f656db38f1
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 21:48:57 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 22:03:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 22:08:15 UTC
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