CVE-2019-19231

Name: CVE-2019-19231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-20T22:15:11.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19231 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An insecure file access vulnerability exists in CA Client Automation 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 Agent for Windows that can allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An insecure file access vulnerability exists in CA Client Automation 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 Agent for Windows that can allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-65

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Ca Client Automation	14.0
Broadcom	Ca Client Automation	14.1
Broadcom	Ca Client Automation	14.2
Broadcom	Ca Client Automation	14.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155758/CA-Client-Automation-14.x-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20191218-01-security-notice-for-ca-client-automation-agent-for-windows.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155758/CA-Client-Automation-14.x-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20191218-01-security-notice-for-ca-client-automation-agent-for-windows.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19231?

An insecure file access vulnerability exists in CA Client Automation 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 Agent for Windows that can allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.

How severe is CVE-2019-19231?

CVE-2019-19231 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19231?

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-2019-19231?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST