UiPATH

General Information

Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the TRM Proper Use Tab/Section.

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Description:	UiPath Platform is a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) product. This application continuously runs in the background and can mimic certain human actions such as moving files, copying data and logging into applications. There are multiple editions of this software: UiPath Platform Enterprise and Community editions and the UiPath RPA Platform. This entry only covers the UIPath Platform Community and Enterprise editions of this software. The TRM decisions in this entry only apply to technologies and versions owned, operated, managed, patched, and version-controlled by VA. This includes technologies deployed as software installations on VMs within VA-controlled cloud environments (e.g. VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC)). Cloud services provided by the VAEC, which are listed in the VAEC Service Catalog, and those controlled and managed by an external Cloud Service Provider (i.e. SaaS) are not in the purview of the TRM. For more information on the use of cloud services and cloud-based products within VA, including VA private clouds, please see the Enterprise Cloud Solutions Office (ECSO) Portal at: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/OITECSO
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements:	Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information:	This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
Decision:	View Decisions

Decision Source:	TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process:	One-VA TRM v23.7
Decision Date:	07/05/2023 at 17:23:53 UTC
Introduced By:	Benefits ASA
Vendor Name:	UiPATH

Vendor Release Information

The Vendor Release table provides the known releases for the TRM Technology, obtained from the vendor (or from the release source).

Version	Release Date	Vendor End of Life Date	Vendor Desupport Date
2018.x	01/29/2018	10/25/2019	04/05/2020
2019.4 FTS	04/25/2019	12/12/2020	12/12/2021
2019.10 LTS	11/11/2019	11/11/2021
2020.4 FTS	05/11/2020	05/11/2021
2021.x FTS	04/26/2021	04/26/2022
2022.x LTS	05/09/2022	05/09/2025
2023.x LTS	04/27/2023	04/26/2026

Current Decision Matrix (06/02/2023)

Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.

The VA Decision Matrix displays the current and future VA IT position regarding different releases of a TRM entry. These decisions are based upon the best information available as of the most current date. The consumer of this information has the responsibility to consult the organizations responsible for the desktop, testing, and/or production environments to ensure that the target version of the technology will be supported. Any major.minor version that is not listed in the VA Decision Matrix is considered unapproved for use.

Legend:

White	Approved: The technology/standard has been approved for use.
Yellow	Approved w/Constraints: The technology/standard can be used within the specified constraints located below the decision matrix in the footnote[1] and on the General tab.
Gray	Unapproved: This technology or standard can be used only if a POA&M review is conducted and signed by the Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR) as designated by the Authorizing Official (AO) or designee and based upon a recommendation from the POA&M Compliance Enforcement, has been granted to the project team or organization that wishes to use the technology.
Orange	Divest: VA has decided to divest itself on the use of the technology/standard. As a result, all projects currently utilizing the technology/standard must plan to eliminate their use of the technology/standard. Additional information on when the entry is projected to become unapproved may be found on the Decision tab for the specific entry.
Black	Prohibited: The technology/standard is not (currently) permitted to be used under any circumstances.
Blue	Planning/Evaluation Constraint:The period of time this technology is currently being evaluated, reviewed, and tested in controlled environments. Use of this technology is strictly controlled and not available for use within the general population. If a customer would like to use this technology, please work with your local or Regional OI&T office and contact the appropriate evaluation office displayed in the notes below the decision matrix. The Local or Regional OI&T office should submit an inquiry to the TRM if they require further assistance or if the evaluating office is not listed in the notes below.

Release/Version Information:

VA decisions for specific versions may include a ‘.x’ wildcard, which denotes a decision that pertains to a range of multiple versions.

For example, a technology approved with a decision for 7.x would cover any version of 7.(Anything) - 7.(Anything). However, a 7.4.x decision would cover any version of 7.4.(Anything), but would not cover any version of 7.5.x or 7.6.x on the TRM.

VA decisions for specific versions may include ‘+’ symbols; which denotes that the decision for the version specified also includes versions greater than what is specified but is not to exceed or affect previous decimal places.

For example, a technology approved with a decision for 12.6.4+ would cover any version that is greater than 12.6.4, but would not exceed the .6 decimal ie: 12.6.401 is ok, 12.6.5 is ok, 12.6.9 is ok, however 12.7.0 or 13.0 is not.

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2020.4 FTS

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2021.x FTS

Unapproved

2022.x LTS

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2023.x LTS

Unapproved

Decision Constraints


[1]	If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. Users must not download browser, email or source control extensions affiliated with this software unless those items are explicitly approved in the TRM. Both a beta and stable version of this technology are available for download. Users must only download stable versions of this technology.

[2]	Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500.

[3]	Technology must remain patched and operated in accordance with Federal and Department security policies and guidelines in order to mitigate known and future security vulnerabilities.

[4]	Users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Office (ISO) or local OIT representative for permission to download and use this software. Downloaded software must always be scanned for viruses prior to installation to prevent adware or malware. Freeware may only be downloaded directly from the primary site that the creator of the software has advertised for public download and user or development community engagement. Users should note, any attempt by the installation process to install any additional, unrelated software is not approved and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations.

[5]	In cases where the technology is used for external connections, a full Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) review is required in accordance VA Directive 6004 , VA Directive 6517, and VA Directive 6513. The local ISO can advise on the ESCCB review process.

[6]	Due to potential information security risks, cloud based technologies may not be used without the approval of the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO). This body is in part responsible for ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised. (Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102).

[7]	If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. Users must not download browser, email or source control extensions affiliated with this software unless those items are explicitly approved in the TRM. Both a beta and stable version of this technology are available for download. Users must only download stable versions of this technology.

[8]	This technology should only be used when required by a Veterans Affairs (VA) business partner for an approved VA Project. Use of this technology must comply with ESCCB requirements which include: Signed Interconnection Agreements/Memorandum of Understanding agreements (MOU/ISA) with each external business partner, compliance with VA Handbook 6500, and must implement appropriate National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) requirements for all devices interacting with this technology. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. As of January 27th, 2017, Risk-based Decisions (RBD) will be handled per VAIQ # 7769667. In cases where the technology is used for external connections, a full Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) review is required in accordance VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517 and VA Directive 6513. The local ISO can advise on the ESCCB review process and ensure privacy of information compliance protections are in place.

[9]	Due to potential information security risks for cloud-based technologies, users should coordinate closely with their facility ISSO for guidance and assistance on cloud products. If further guidance is needed contact the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO), which is the body responsible for new software development in and migration of existing systems to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised within the VAEC. For information about Software as a Service (SaaS) products or to submit a SaaS product request with the Project Special Forces (SPF) team, please use their online form. (Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102).

[10]	Users must ensure that Microsoft .NET Framework is implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’). If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. Users must not download browser, email or source control extensions affiliated with this software unless those items are explicitly approved in the TRM. Both a beta and stable version of this technology are available for download. Users must only download stable versions of this technology.

Note:

At the time of writing, version 2023.4.1 Long Track Support (LTS) is the most current version and released 04/27/2023.

Versions of this technology are unapproved based off of vendor de-support timelines. Long Term Support (LTS) versions lose vendor support 36 months after initial release while FTS versions are de-supported 12 months after release (pending any minor updates to version series that may extend support).

References

The following reference(s) are associated with this entry:
Type	Name	Description
Vendor Provided*	Software requirements	This site links to the requirements for this software.
Vendor Provided*	Release Notes	This site links to release notes for this product.
Vendor Provided*	Vendor Product Lifecycle Support Terms	This webpage outlines the vendor`s product lifecycle terms.
*NOTE: Vendor provided information is subject to the accuracy of the manufacturer.

Technology Components

Note: This list may not be complete. No component, listed or unlisted, may be used outside of the technology in which it is released. The usage decision for a component is found in the Decision and Decision Constraints.
Name	Description
Orchestrator	A web application that helps in deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and managing robots and processes.
Robot	Responsible for executing the process built inside the studio.
Screen Scraping	The scraping solution provides the ability to identify and recognize various user interface (UI) elements within the screen.
Studio	UiPath Studio converts complex tasks into a user interface automation.
Web Scraping	This component can automatically launch a web browser, log on to a website, extract data spread across multiple pages, as well as filter and transform the data based on our requirements.

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Domain Area	Category	Customer Guidance	Category Locked By ELT Date
Systems Management Systems Management Tools	Knowledge Management

Operating Systems Supported by the Technology

Windows Client - Approved w/Constraints
Windows Server - Approved w/Constraints

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General Analysis

Adoption Benefits

This technology can improve productivity by assisting users with automation and machine learning for dashboards, data connectors and application connectors that can be customized to meet the needs of the organization.
The vendor states that they use Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliant Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)-256 algorithm for data encryption at rest and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) port 443 for the data in transit.
This is a mature technology.
This technology is compatible with multiple other Technical Reference Model (TRM) technologies and standards used by the organization.
This is a well-documented technology.

Adoption Risks

This technology may utilize external data connections.
There are known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and VA Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) vulnerabilities. Please see https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/search for more details.
A vulnerability exists because UiPath Studio v22.x installs off the root of c:\. To mitigate, administrators shall choose advanced install and install the application in the C:\Program Files folder. Typical installation installs the product within the C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local folder.
A vulnerability exists because UiPath Studio v22.x utilizes commercial cloud computing services. To mitigate, the ISSO shall educate and prohibit users from using the integrated cloud service capability until the VA Cloud Security Requirements have been met and the affected A&A package has been appropriately updated.
A vulnerability exists because UiPath Studio v22.x provides the option to install Mobile Code. To mitigate, the optional mobile code shall not be installed unless it is TRM approved.
A vulnerability exists because UiPath Studio v22.x uses Open-Source Software (OSS). OSS may be used if there is adequate maintenance and support. As a condition of certification, Sponsor/Software admin personnel shall maintain and monitor the distribution of UiPath Studio v22.x software. The software shall be physically stored in Sponsor/Software admin software library for quality control.
A vulnerability exists because UiPath Studio v22.x includes a Software Improvement Program, which automatically sends various types of information back to the vendor. To mitigate, System Administrators shall set Telemetry to disabled under Settings > General > Telemetry within the UiPath Studio interface or manually within the .config file.
A vulnerability exists because UiPath Studio v22.x installs an outdated version (1.1.1l) of OpenSSL. To mitigate, the administrator shall update the unsupported version of OpenSSL to a TRM approved version.
A vulnerability exists because UiPath Studio v22.x provides automatic/user configurable checks for updates. To mitigate, the administrator shall disable automatic update checking.
Microsoft Internet Explorer, a dependency of this technology, is in a divested state at the time of writing.
Due to the rapid release schedule of this technology, the VA may be unable to update to the most recent patch and may require a deployment model requiring the use of specific versions.
This technology has a free trial period, which carries the potential for the disruption of service delivery and inaccurate financial planning.
The potential exists to store Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI) and/or VA Sensitive data and proper security standards must be followed in these cases.

Architectural Benefits

This technology is compatible with virtual machines, therefore consistent with the enterprise Server Virtualize First Policy (VAIQ 7266972 08-27-2012).

Architectural Risks

This technology includes cloud-based functionality which has potential information security risks.
This product can optionally install browser extensions, links to Gmail, and links to a source control system.
This technology is not portable as it runs only on Windows platforms.

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