7.8
CWE
312
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1877

First published: Tue Oct 30 2018(Updated: )

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 could store highly sensitive information in the form of unencrypted passwords that would be available to a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 151713.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere=11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1877?

    CVE-2018-1877 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential exposure of unencrypted passwords.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1877?

    To fix CVE-2018-1877, update to a patched version of IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere that encrypts stored passwords.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-1877?

    CVE-2018-1877 affects users of IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere version 11.0.

  • What type of information is exposed in CVE-2018-1877?

    CVE-2018-1877 exposes highly sensitive information in the form of unencrypted passwords.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2018-1877?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2018-1877 to access the unencrypted passwords stored by the application.

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