How severe is CVE-2018-13820?

CVE-2018-13820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-13820 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-13820?

CVE-2018-13820 primarily affects Ca Unified Infrastructure Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13820?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-13820 published?

CVE-2018-13820 was published on 2018-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-13820

CVE-2018-13820 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ca Unified Infrastructure Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ca Unified Infrastructure Management
Published: 2018-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A hardcoded passphrase, in CA Unified Infrastructure Management 8.5.1, 8.5, and 8.4.7, allows attackers to access sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-13820?: A hardcoded passphrase, in CA Unified Infrastructure Management 8.5.1, 8.5, and 8.4.7, allows attackers to access sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2018-13820?: CVE-2018-13820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-13820 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-13820?: CVE-2018-13820 primarily affects Ca Unified Infrastructure Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13820?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-13820 published?: CVE-2018-13820 was published on 2018-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:unified_infrastructure_management:8.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:unified_infrastructure_management:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:unified_infrastructure_management:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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