How severe is CVE-2019-19231?

CVE-2019-19231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-19231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19231?

CVE-2019-19231 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Client Automation. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19231?

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-2019-19231 published?

CVE-2019-19231 was published on 2019-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19231

CVE-2019-19231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Ca Client Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-65.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-65
Affected product: Broadcom Ca Client Automation
Published: 2019-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insecure file access vulnerability exists in CA Client Automation 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 Agent for Windows that can allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19231?: An insecure file access vulnerability exists in CA Client Automation 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 Agent for Windows that can allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-19231?: CVE-2019-19231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-19231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19231?: CVE-2019-19231 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Client Automation. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19231?: 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-2019-19231 published?: CVE-2019-19231 was published on 2019-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_client_automation:14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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