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CVE-2015-8698: CA Release Automation (formerly LISA Release Automation) 5.0.2 before 5.0.2-227, 5.5.1 before 5.5.1-1616, 5...

CA Release Automation (formerly LISA Release Automation) 5.0.2 before 5.0.2-227, 5.5.1 before 5.5.1-1616, 5.5.2 before 5.5.2-434, and 6.1.0 before 6.1.0-1026 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

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CA Release Automation has an XML parsing weakness that can let a remote attacker read files from the server or disrupt service. The issue affects specific older 5.x and 6.1.0 builds. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy release automation system is still deployed and reachable. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running affected CA Release Automation builds: 5.0.2 before 227, 5.5.1 before 1616, 5.5.2 before 434, or 6.1.0 before 1026. Risk is higher where the application accepts XML requests from untrusted networks. Prioritize remediation if CA Release Automation remains in production, especially if reachable by users or networks outside a trusted administrative segment. The product age increases the chance of unsupported deployments and weak compensating controls. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to the vendor-listed fixed build or a supported later release.; Review the CA security notice for product-specific remediation guidance.; Restrict network access to Release Automation management and API interfaces..

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