How severe is CVE-2015-3318?

CVE-2015-3318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-3318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3318?

CVE-2015-3318 primarily affects Ca Client Automation. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3318?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-3318 published?

CVE-2015-3318 was published on 2015-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3318

CVE-2015-3318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ca Client Automation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ca Client Automation
Published: 2015-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA Common Services, as used in CA Client Automation r12.5 SP01, r12.8, and r12.9; CA Network and Systems Management r11.0, r11.1, and r11.2; CA NSM Job Management Option r11.0, r11.1, and r11.2; CA Universal Job Management Agent; CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers (aka SystemEDGE) 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, and 12.9; and CA Workload Automation AE r11, r11.3, r11.3.5, and r11.3.6 on UNIX, does not properly validate an unspecified variable, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3318?: CA Common Services, as used in CA Client Automation r12.5 SP01, r12.8, and r12.9; CA Network and Systems Management r11.0, r11.1, and r11.2; CA NSM Job Management Option r11.0, r11.1, and r11.2; CA Universal Job Management Agent; CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers (aka SystemEDGE) 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, and 12.9; and CA Workload Automation AE r11, r11.3, r11.3.5, and r11.3.6 on UNIX, does not properly validate an unspecified variable, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-3318?: CVE-2015-3318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3318?: CVE-2015-3318 primarily affects Ca Client Automation. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3318?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3318 published?: CVE-2015-3318 was published on 2015-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:client_automation:r12.5:sp01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:client_automation:r12.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:client_automation:r12.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:network_and_systems_management:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:nsm_job_management_option:r11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:nsm_job_management_option:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:nsm_job_management_option:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:universal_job_management_agent:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:virtual_assurance_for_infrastructure_managers:12.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:virtual_assurance_for_infrastructure_managers:12.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:virtual_assurance_for_infrastructure_managers:12.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:virtual_assurance_for_infrastructure_managers:12.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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