CVE-2019-7394

Name: CVE-2019-7394
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-28T19:29:07.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-7394 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability in the administrative user interface of CA Technologies CA Strong Authentication 9.0.x, 8.2.x, 8.1.x, 8.0.x, 7.1.x and CA Risk Authentication 9.0.x, 8.2.x, 8.1.x, 8.0.x, 3.1.x allows an authenticated attacker to gain additional privileges in some cases where an account has customized and limited privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the administrative user interface of CA Technologies CA Strong Authentication 9.0.x, 8.2.x, 8.1.x, 8.0.x, 7.1.x and CA Risk Authentication 9.0.x, 8.2.x, 8.1.x, 8.0.x, 3.1.x allows an authenticated attacker to gain additional privileges in some cases where an account has customized and limited privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.87%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ca	Risk Authentication	>= 8.0, <= 8.2.1
Ca	Risk Authentication	3.1
Ca	Risk Authentication	9.0
Ca	Strong Authentication	>= 8.0, <= 8.2.1
Ca	Strong Authentication	7.1
Ca	Strong Authentication	9.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153089/CA-Risk-Strong-Authentication-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/May/66Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20190523-01--security-notice-for-ca-risk-authentication-and-ca-strong-authentication.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153089/CA-Risk-Strong-Authentication-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/May/66Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20190523-01--security-notice-for-ca-risk-authentication-and-ca-strong-authentication.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-7394?

How severe is CVE-2019-7394?

CVE-2019-7394 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7394?

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