How severe is CVE-2018-15640?

CVE-2018-15640 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-2018-15640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15640?

CVE-2018-15640 affects Odoo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15640?

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-2018-15640 published?

CVE-2018-15640 was published on 2019-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15640

CVE-2018-15640 is a high-severity vulnerability in Odoo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Odoo
Published: 2019-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the Helpdesk App of Odoo Enterprise 10.0 through 12.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to obtain elevated privileges via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15640?: Improper access control in the Helpdesk App of Odoo Enterprise 10.0 through 12.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to obtain elevated privileges via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2018-15640?: CVE-2018-15640 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-2018-15640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15640?: CVE-2018-15640 affects Odoo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15640?: 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-2018-15640 published?: CVE-2018-15640 was published on 2019-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/odoo/odoo/issues/32514

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:odoo:odoo:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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