CVE-2017-8391 json
The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypted password into a readable l…
published 2017-05-06 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-17343
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 22%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypted password into a readable local file during operating system installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file after operating system installation.
Exploit prediction
0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
References
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ca.com
/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20170
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1038410
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/98344
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-8391
- NVD CVE-2017-8391
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