CVE-2018-1547

Name: CVE-2018-1547
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-07T14:29:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1547 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 10.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper output encoding in an CSV export. By persuading a victim to download the CSV export, to open it in Microsoft Excel and to confirm the two security questions, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run any command or program on the victim's machine. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 10.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper output encoding in an CSV export. By persuading a victim to download the CSV export, to open it in Microsoft Excel and to confirm the two security questions, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run any command or program on the victim's machine. IBM X-Force ID: 142651.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.18%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation With Automation Anywhere	10.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016197Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104469Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142651VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016197Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104469Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142651VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1547?

How severe is CVE-2018-1547?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1547 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1547?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST