CVE-2018-17305
CVE-2018-17305 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uipath Orchestrator 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Uipath Orchestrator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
UiPath Orchestrator through 2018.2.4 allows any authenticated user to change the information of arbitrary users (even administrators) leading to privilege escalation and remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17305?
- UiPath Orchestrator through 2018.2.4 allows any authenticated user to change the information of arbitrary users (even administrators) leading to privilege escalation and remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17305?
- CVE-2018-17305 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-2018-17305 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17305?
- CVE-2018-17305 affects Uipath Orchestrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17305?
- 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-2018-17305 published?
- CVE-2018-17305 was published on 2019-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:uipath:orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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