How severe is CVE-2017-8391?

CVE-2017-8391 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8391 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8391?

CVE-2017-8391 primarily affects Ca Client Automation. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8391?

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

When was CVE-2017-8391 published?

CVE-2017-8391 was published on 2017-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8391

CVE-2017-8391 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ca Client Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ca Client Automation
Published: 2017-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypted password into a readable local file during operating system installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file after operating system installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8391?: The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypted password into a readable local file during operating system installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file after operating system installation.
How severe is CVE-2017-8391?: CVE-2017-8391 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8391 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8391?: CVE-2017-8391 primarily affects Ca Client Automation. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8391?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8391 published?: CVE-2017-8391 was published on 2017-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:client_automation:r12.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:client_automation:r14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:client_automation:r14.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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