CVE-2015-8698

Name: CVE-2015-8698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-29T01:59:00.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CA Release Automation (formerly LISA Release Automation) 5.0.2 before 5.0.2-227, 5.5.1 before 5.5.1-1616, 5.5.2 before 5.5.2-434, and 6.1.0 before 6.1.0-1026 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CA Release Automation (formerly LISA Release Automation) 5.0.2 before 5.0.2-227, 5.5.1 before 5.5.1-1616, 5.5.2 before 5.5.2-434, and 6.1.0 before 6.1.0-1026 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Release Automation	>= 5.0.2, < 5.0.2-227
Broadcom	Release Automation	>= 5.5.1, < 5.5.1-1616
Broadcom	Release Automation	>= 5.5.2, < 5.5.2-434
Broadcom	Release Automation	>= 6.1.0, < 6.1.0-1026

References

http://www.ca.com/us/support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20160627-01-security-notice-for-release-automation.aspxVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036193Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ca.com/us/support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20160627-01-security-notice-for-release-automation.aspxVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036193Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 29, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8698?

How severe is CVE-2015-8698?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8698?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST