How severe is CVE-2018-1552?

CVE-2018-1552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-1552 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1552?

CVE-2018-1552 primarily affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation With Automation Anywhere. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1552?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-1552 published?

CVE-2018-1552 was published on 2018-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1552

CVE-2018-1552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Robotic Process Automation With Automation Anywhere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Robotic Process Automation With Automation Anywhere
Published: 2018-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 10.0 and 11.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a missing restriction in which file types can be uploaded to the control room. By uploading a malicious file and tricking a victim to run it, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 142889.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1552?: IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 10.0 and 11.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a missing restriction in which file types can be uploaded to the control room. By uploading a malicious file and tricking a victim to run it, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 142889.
How severe is CVE-2018-1552?: CVE-2018-1552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-1552 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1552?: CVE-2018-1552 primarily affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation With Automation Anywhere. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1552?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1552 published?: CVE-2018-1552 was published on 2018-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation_with_automation_anywhere:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation_with_automation_anywhere:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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