CVE-2018-1552 File upload in Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere

Medium 5.5 Published 2 Nov 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files due to missing file type restrictions in IBM Robotic Process Automation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-1552?

CVE-2018-1552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere, published on 2 Nov 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 10.0 and 11.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a missing restriction in which file types can be uploaded to the control room. By uploading a malicious file and tricking a victim to run it, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 142889.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1552?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Robotic Process Automation With Automation Anywhere.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1552?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1552 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1552 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1552 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f8hq-m4jp-88m5.