CVE-2019-13656

Name: CVE-2019-13656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-06T15:15:11.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13656 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An access vulnerability in CA Common Services DIA of CA Technologies Client Automation 14 and Workload Automation AE 11.3.5, 11.3.6 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 5.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An access vulnerability in CA Common Services DIA of CA Technologies Client Automation 14 and Workload Automation AE 11.3.5, 11.3.6 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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

5.82%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Ca Client Automation	14.0
Broadcom	Ca Workload Automation Ae	11.3.5
Broadcom	Ca Workload Automation Ae	11.3.6

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154418/CA-Common-Services-Distributed-Intelligence-Architecture-DIA-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://casupport.broadcom.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20190904-01--security-notice-for-ca-common-services-distributed-intelligence-architecture-dia.htmlVendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154418/CA-Common-Services-Distributed-Intelligence-Architecture-DIA-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://casupport.broadcom.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20190904-01--security-notice-for-ca-common-services-distributed-intelligence-architecture-dia.htmlVendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13656?

An access vulnerability in CA Common Services DIA of CA Technologies Client Automation 14 and Workload Automation AE 11.3.5, 11.3.6 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2019-13656?

CVE-2019-13656 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13656?

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-2019-13656?

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Source: NVD / NIST