How severe is CVE-2020-29478?

CVE-2020-29478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-29478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-29478?

CVE-2020-29478 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Service Catalog. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29478?

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-2020-29478 published?

CVE-2020-29478 was published on 2021-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29478

CVE-2020-29478 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Ca Service Catalog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-258.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-258
Affected product: Broadcom Ca Service Catalog
Published: 2021-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA Service Catalog 17.2 and 17.3 contain a vulnerability in the default configuration of the Setup Utility that may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29478?: CA Service Catalog 17.2 and 17.3 contain a vulnerability in the default configuration of the Setup Utility that may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition.
How severe is CVE-2020-29478?: CVE-2020-29478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-29478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-29478?: CVE-2020-29478 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Service Catalog. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29478?: 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-2020-29478 published?: CVE-2020-29478 was published on 2021-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/content/security-advisories/CA20201215-01-Security-Notice-for-CA-Service-Catalog/ESDSA16810

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_service_catalog:17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_service_catalog:17.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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