How severe is CVE-2018-10054?

CVE-2018-10054 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10054 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10054?

CVE-2018-10054 primarily affects Cognitect Datomic. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10054?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-10054 published?

CVE-2018-10054 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10054

CVE-2018-10054 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cognitect Datomic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cognitect Datomic
Published: 2018-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

H2 1.4.197, as used in Datomic before 0.9.5697 and other products, allows remote code execution because CREATE ALIAS can execute arbitrary Java code. NOTE: the vendor's position is "h2 is not designed to be run outside of a secure environment."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10054?: H2 1.4.197, as used in Datomic before 0.9.5697 and other products, allows remote code execution because CREATE ALIAS can execute arbitrary Java code. NOTE: the vendor's position is "h2 is not designed to be run outside of a secure environment."
How severe is CVE-2018-10054?: CVE-2018-10054 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10054 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10054?: CVE-2018-10054 primarily affects Cognitect Datomic. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10054?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-10054 published?: CVE-2018-10054 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cognitect:datomic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:h2database:h2:1.4.197:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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