How severe is CVE-2018-8953?

CVE-2018-8953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-8953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8953?

CVE-2018-8953 primarily affects Ca Workload Automation Ae. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8953?

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-2018-8953 published?

CVE-2018-8953 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8953

CVE-2018-8953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ca Workload Automation Ae with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Ca Workload Automation Ae
Published: 2018-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA Workload Automation AE before r11.3.6 SP7 allows remote attackers to a perform SQL injection via a crafted HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8953?: CA Workload Automation AE before r11.3.6 SP7 allows remote attackers to a perform SQL injection via a crafted HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2018-8953?: CVE-2018-8953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-8953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8953?: CVE-2018-8953 primarily affects Ca Workload Automation Ae. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8953?: 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-2018-8953 published?: CVE-2018-8953 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.3.6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.3.6:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.3.6:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.3.6:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.3.6:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:workload_automation_ae:r11.3.6:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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