CVE-2018-9021: Critical severity Broadcom Privileged Access Manager vulnerability
Published Jun 18, 2018
·Updated
An authentication bypass vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with specially crafted requests.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Broadcom Privileged Access Manager<=2.8.2
Event History
Jun 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9021?
CVE-2018-9021 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-9021?
To mitigate CVE-2018-9021, upgrade to CA Privileged Access Manager version 2.8.3 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9021?
CVE-2018-9021 affects CA Privileged Access Manager version 2.8.2 and earlier.
4
Can CVE-2018-9021 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-9021 can be exploited remotely by attackers due to the authentication bypass.
5
What impact does CVE-2018-9021 have on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-9021 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.