CVE-2023-38718: IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.8 could disclose sensitive information from access to RPA

Routine

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-38718 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting robotic process automation, robotic process automation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.8 could disclose sensitive information from access to RPA scripts, workflows and related data. IBM X-Force ID: 261606.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2023-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-20 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm robotic process automation UPGRADE

Affected: >= 21.0.0 and <= 21.0.7.8 · >= 23.0.0 and <= 23.0.8

Fixed in: newer than 23.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 21.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy robotic-process-automation || rpm -q robotic-process-automation || robotic-process-automation --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 23.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade robotic-process-automation

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade robotic-process-automation

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 21.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison robotic-process-automation sudo apt install robotic-process-automation=<VERSION_BEFORE_21.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold robotic-process-automation

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list robotic-process-automation sudo dnf downgrade robotic-process-automation-<VERSION_BEFORE_21.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add robotic-process-automation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ibm robotic process automation UPGRADE

Affected: >= 21.0.0 and <= 21.0.7.8 · >= 23.0.0 and <= 23.0.8

Fixed in: newer than 23.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 21.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy robotic-process-automation || rpm -q robotic-process-automation || robotic-process-automation --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 23.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade robotic-process-automation

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade robotic-process-automation

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 21.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison robotic-process-automation sudo apt install robotic-process-automation=<VERSION_BEFORE_21.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold robotic-process-automation

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list robotic-process-automation sudo dnf downgrade robotic-process-automation-<VERSION_BEFORE_21.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add robotic-process-automation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-38718?

robotic process automation: upgrade to newer than 23.0.8; robotic process automation: upgrade to newer than 23.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-38718 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38718 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-38718 affect?

CVE-2023-38718 affects robotic process automation, robotic process automation. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.8 could disclose sensitive information from access to RPA scripts, workflows and related data. IBM X-Force ID: 261606.

How urgent is CVE-2023-38718?

Priority 28/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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