CVE-2020-11659

Name: CVE-2020-11659
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-15T21:15:34.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11659 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. CA API Developer Portal 4.3.1 and earlier contains an access control flaw that allows privileged users to perform a restricted user administration action.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CA API Developer Portal 4.3.1 and earlier contains an access control flaw that allows privileged users to perform a restricted user administration action.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Ca Api Developer Portal	<= 4.3.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157276/CA-API-Developer-Portal-4.2.x-4.3.1-Access-Bypass-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/product-content/status/announcement-documents/2020/CA20200414-01-Securit-Notice-for-CA-API-Developer-Portal.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157276/CA-API-Developer-Portal-4.2.x-4.3.1-Access-Bypass-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/product-content/status/announcement-documents/2020/CA20200414-01-Securit-Notice-for-CA-API-Developer-Portal.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11659?

CA API Developer Portal 4.3.1 and earlier contains an access control flaw that allows privileged users to perform a restricted user administration action.

How severe is CVE-2020-11659?

CVE-2020-11659 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11659?

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-2020-11659?

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Source: NVD / NIST