CVE-2019-4298: IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 uses a high privileged PostgreSQL account for da...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11. The product used an overly privileged PostgreSQL database account, so someone with local access could perform database-backed actions beyond their intended rights. Business risk is mainly privilege escalation and sensitive data exposure on systems running the affected RPA platform. Exposure is limited to environments running IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere version 11. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products. Systems with local interactive users, administrators, service operators, or compromised local accounts deserve priority review. Prioritize remediation where IBM RPA version 11 handles sensitive workflows or is accessible by multiple local users. The issue can undermine internal access controls, but current sources do not support emergency treatment based on active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Review IBM security bulletin ibm10884820 for official remediation.; Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrade guidance for affected version 11 deployments.; Limit local access to RPA hosts to authorized administrators..

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May 24, 2026, 01:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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