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CVE-2018-1878: IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 could disclose sensitive information in a web re...

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 could disclose sensitive information in a web request that could aid in future attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 151714.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This issue can expose sensitive information through a web request in IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11. The direct impact is confidentiality loss, not system takeover. It matters because disclosed details could help an attacker plan later attacks against the RPA environment.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority confidentiality issue. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but unauthenticated network exposure could support follow-on attacks against automation infrastructure.

Technical view

CVE-2018-1878 affects IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact only. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 151714.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere version 11, especially where its web interface is reachable over a network. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or later versions.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector marks exploit code maturity as unproven. However, the issue is remotely reachable and unauthenticated, so exposed web interfaces deserve prompt validation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise and does not describe the exact leaked fields, endpoint, or fixed build. Do not assume broader IBM RPA versions are affected without vendor confirmation. Focus validation on version 11 exposure and IBM advisory status.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM RPA with Automation Anywhere version 11 deployments.
  • Review IBM’s advisory and apply the official fix or supported upgrade path.
  • Limit RPA web interface access to trusted administrative networks.
  • Check whether sensitive data was exposed through web requests or logs.
  • Rotate credentials if evidence suggests secrets were disclosed.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm product name and version on all RPA servers.
  • Verify whether IBM’s fix or replacement version is installed.
  • Review externally reachable services for RPA web endpoints.
  • Inspect access logs for unusual unauthenticated requests.
  • Document compensating controls if immediate remediation is delayed.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1878Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMRobotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere11Listed
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