CVE-2019-19231

7.3 HIGH 0.6% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2019-12-20 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:26 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.3 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2019-12-20 22:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:26 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-65
Record status: Modified

Affected

Broadcom Ca Client Automation 14.0
Broadcom Ca Client Automation 14.1
Broadcom Ca Client Automation 14.2
Broadcom Ca Client Automation 14.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.3

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record