How severe is CVE-2019-8352?

CVE-2019-8352 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-2019-8352 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8352?

CVE-2019-8352 affects Bmc Patrol Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8352?

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-2019-8352 published?

CVE-2019-8352 was published on 2019-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8352

CVE-2019-8352 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bmc Patrol Agent 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Bmc Patrol Agent
Published: 2019-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

By default, BMC PATROL Agent through 11.3.01 uses a static encryption key for encrypting/decrypting user credentials sent over the network to managed PATROL Agent services. If an attacker were able to capture this network traffic, they could decrypt these credentials and use them to execute code or escalate privileges on the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8352?: By default, BMC PATROL Agent through 11.3.01 uses a static encryption key for encrypting/decrypting user credentials sent over the network to managed PATROL Agent services. If an attacker were able to capture this network traffic, they could decrypt these credentials and use them to execute code or escalate privileges on the network.
How severe is CVE-2019-8352?: CVE-2019-8352 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-2019-8352 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8352?: CVE-2019-8352 affects Bmc Patrol Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8352?: 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-2019-8352 published?: CVE-2019-8352 was published on 2019-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.securifera.com/advisories/CVE-2019-8352/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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