HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-15632
CRITICAL

CVE-2018-15632

CWE-20Published: December 22, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper input validation in database creation logic in Odoo Community 11.0 and earlier and Odoo Enterprise 11.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to initialize an empty database on which they can connect with default credentials.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-15632 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

odoo1 product(s)
odoo
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://github.com/odoo/odoo/issues/63700Patch · Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/odoo/odoo/issues/63700Patch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-15632
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 22, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2018-15632 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.