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CVE-2022-30616

First published: Sun Jun 19 2022(Updated: )

IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 could allow a privileged user to elevate their privilege to platform administrator through manipulation of APIs. IBM X-Force ID: 227978.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Services>=21.0.0<21.0.3
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak<=< 21.0.3
IBM Robotic Process Automation as a Service<=< 21.0.3
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Services<=< 21.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-30616?

    CVE-2022-30616 has been classified with a significant severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-30616?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-30616, upgrade IBM Robotic Process Automation to version 21.0.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-30616?

    CVE-2022-30616 affects users of IBM Robotic Process Automation versions 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2022-30616 facilitate?

    CVE-2022-30616 allows a privileged user to elevate their privileges to platform administrator through API manipulation.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-30616?

    Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2022-30616 is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version rather than relying on a workaround.

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