Privilege Escalation in IBM Robotic Process Automation Using PostgreSQL
CVE-2019-4298

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Robotic Process Automation With Automation Anywhere
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 July 2019

What is CVE-2019-4298?

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 utilizes a high-privilege PostgreSQL account for database access. This configuration flaw permits a local user to execute actions that exceed their authorized privileges, posing a significant security risk. It is crucial for organizations using this product to closely monitor and restrict access to sensitive database functionalities to mitigate potential exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10884820
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/160764
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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