CVE-2018-9021

Name: CVE-2018-9021
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-18T18:29:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 19.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9021 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication bypass vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with specially crafted requests.. EPSS estimates a 19.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with specially crafted requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

19.38%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Privileged Access Manager	<= 2.8.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155576/Broadcom-CA-Privileged-Access-Manager-2.8.2-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104496Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20180614-01--security-notice-for-ca-privileged-access-manager.htmlBroken Link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155576/Broadcom-CA-Privileged-Access-Manager-2.8.2-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104496Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20180614-01--security-notice-for-ca-privileged-access-manager.htmlBroken Link

Timeline

Published: Jun 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9021?

An authentication bypass vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with specially crafted requests.

How severe is CVE-2018-9021?

CVE-2018-9021 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9021?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-9021?

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Source: NVD / NIST