CVE-2019-4298

Name: CVE-2019-4298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-01T15:15:12.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4298 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 uses a high privileged PostgreSQL account for database access which could allow a local user to perform actions they should not have privileges to execute. IBM X-Force ID: 160764.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 uses a high privileged PostgreSQL account for database access which could allow a local user to perform actions they should not have privileges to execute. IBM X-Force ID: 160764.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation With Automation Anywhere	>= 11.0.0.0, < 11.0.0.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10884820Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/160764VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10884820Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/160764VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4298?

How severe is CVE-2019-4298?

CVE-2019-4298 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4298?

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