CVE-2018-10054Datomic Vulnerability
Improper Input Validation in Datomic
Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-9pf8-qqhm-7w64
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-10054 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Datomic (Cognitect), H2 (H2database), com.datomic:datomic-free (maven).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Datomic 0.9.5697, com.datomic:datomic-free 0.9.5697.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
34%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10054
- advisoryhttp://blog.datomic.com/2018/03/important-security-update.html
- advisoryhttps://forum.datomic.com/t/important-security-update-0-9-5697/379
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://mthbernardes.github.io/rce/2018/03/14/abusing-h2-database-alias.html
- advisory44422
Description
H2 1.4.197, as used in Datomic before 0.9.5697 and other products, allows remote code execution because CREATE ALIAS can execute arbitrary Java code. NOTE: the vendor's position is "h2 is not designed to be run outside of a secure environment."
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DatomicCognitect | See advisory | 0.9.5697 |
| H2H2database | 1.4.197 | n/a |
| com.datomic:datomic-freemaven | See advisory | 0.9.5697 |
Patched Releases
Datomic
0.9.5697
com.datomic:datomic-free
0.9.5697
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2018-10054
- advisoryblog.datomic.com · important-security-update.html
- advisoryforum.datomic.com · 379
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisorymthbernardes.github.io · abusing-h2-database-alias.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
H2 1.4.197, as used in Datomic before 0.9.5697 and other products, allows remote code execution because CREATE ALIAS can execute arbitrary Java code.
Affected: Datomic (Cognitect); H2 (H2database) versions 1.4.197; com.datomic:datomic-free (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Datomic 0.9.5697, com.datomic:datomic-free 0.9.5697.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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