How severe is CVE-2019-19518?

CVE-2019-19518 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-2019-19518 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-2019-19518?

CVE-2019-19518 affects Broadcom Ca Automic Sysload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19518?

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-2019-19518 published?

CVE-2019-19518 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19518

CVE-2019-19518 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Ca Automic Sysload 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Broadcom Ca Automic Sysload
Published: 2020-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA Automic Sysload 5.6.0 through 6.1.2 contains a vulnerability, related to a lack of authentication on the File Server port, that potentially allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19518?: CA Automic Sysload 5.6.0 through 6.1.2 contains a vulnerability, related to a lack of authentication on the File Server port, that potentially allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2019-19518?: CVE-2019-19518 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-2019-19518 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-2019-19518?: CVE-2019-19518 affects Broadcom Ca Automic Sysload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19518?: 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-2019-19518 published?: CVE-2019-19518 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20191210-01-security-notice-for-ca-automic-sysload.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_automic_sysload:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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