CVE-2019-13656
CVE-2019-13656 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Ca Client Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Broadcom Ca Client Automation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An access vulnerability in CA Common Services DIA of CA Technologies Client Automation 14 and Workload Automation AE 11.3.5, 11.3.6 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-13656?
- An access vulnerability in CA Common Services DIA of CA Technologies Client Automation 14 and Workload Automation AE 11.3.5, 11.3.6 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2019-13656?
- CVE-2019-13656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-13656 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-13656?
- CVE-2019-13656 primarily affects Broadcom 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-2019-13656?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-13656 published?
- CVE-2019-13656 was published on 2019-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154418/CA-Common-Services-Distributed-Intelligence-Architecture-DIA-Code-Execution.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/15
- https://casupport.broadcom.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20190904-01--security-notice-for-ca-common-services-distributed-intelligence-architecture-dia.html
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/14
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_workload_automation_ae:11.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_workload_automation_ae:11.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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