CVE-2018-1795 : What You Need to Know

A cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere Enterprise 10 allows the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential exposure.

Understanding CVE-2018-1795

What is CVE-2018-1795?

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Robotic Process Automation, specifically in Automation Anywhere Enterprise 10, enabling the insertion of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1795

This vulnerability could result in the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session, compromising the security and integrity of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1795

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows users to insert arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering the expected functionality and potentially leading to credential exposure.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere
Vendor: IBM
Version: 10

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to minimize the risk of XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement security measures such as input validation to mitigate XSS risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere Enterprise 10 are updated with the latest security patches.