How severe is CVE-2026-8370?

CVE-2026-8370 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2026-8370 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8370?

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.

Does CVE-2026-8370 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8370 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30970.

When was CVE-2026-8370 published?

CVE-2026-8370 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-8370

CVE-2026-8370 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30970
Weakness: CWE-250
Published: 2026-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix on Linux x64, Linux Power 64 BE, Linux Power 64 LE, zLinux (zSeries), AIX, Solaris x64, Solaris Sparc 64 allows Privilege Escalation, Target Programs with Elevated Privileges. This issue affects Automic Automation: < 24.4.4 HF1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8370?: Execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix on Linux x64, Linux Power 64 BE, Linux Power 64 LE, zLinux (zSeries), AIX, Solaris x64, Solaris Sparc 64 allows Privilege Escalation, Target Programs with Elevated Privileges. This issue affects Automic Automation: < 24.4.4 HF1.
How severe is CVE-2026-8370?: CVE-2026-8370 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2026-8370 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8370?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-8370 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8370 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30970.
When was CVE-2026-8370 published?: CVE-2026-8370 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/37512

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