CVE-2018-1812

Name: CVE-2018-1812
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T13:29:09.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1812 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere Enterprise 10 is vulnerable to persistent cross-site scripting, caused by missing escaping of a database field. An attacker that has access to the Control Room database could exploit this vulnerability to execute script in a victim's web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once victim opens a certain page in Control Room. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere Enterprise 10 is vulnerable to persistent cross-site scripting, caused by missing escaping of a database field. An attacker that has access to the Control Room database could exploit this vulnerability to execute script in a victim's web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once victim opens a certain page in Control Room. IBM X-Force ID: 149883.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation With Automation Anywhere	10.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149883VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731925Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149883VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731925Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1812?

How severe is CVE-2018-1812?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1812 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1812?

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