CVE-2018-15640

Name: CVE-2018-15640
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-09T16:29:01.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 7.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15640 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 7.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

7.92%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Odoo	Odoo	>= 10.0, <= 12.0

References

https://github.com/odoo/odoo/issues/32514Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/odoo/odoo/issues/32514Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15640?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-15640?

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Source: NVD / NIST