CVE-2024-51448: IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.17 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.18 could allow a local user to

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-51448 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting 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 21.0.7.17 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.18 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges. All files in the install inherit the file permissions of the parent directory and therefore a non-privileged user can substitute any executable for the nssm.exe service. A subsequent service or server restart will then run that binary with administrator privilege.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-277, CWE-732
Published	2025-01-18
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

2025-01-18 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm robotic process automation UPGRADE

Affected: >= 21.0.0 and <= 21.0.7.17 · >= 23.0.0 and <= 23.0.18

Fixed in: newer than 23.0.18

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 23.0.18 (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.

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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-2024-51448?

robotic process automation: upgrade to newer than 23.0.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-51448 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51448 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-2024-51448 affect?

CVE-2024-51448 affects robotic process automation. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.17 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.18 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges. All files in the install inherit the file permissions of the parent directory and therefore a non-priv

How urgent is CVE-2024-51448?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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