Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-9022 affects CA Privileged Access Manager 2.8.2 and earlier. The flaw can let a remote attacker bypass authentication and run arbitrary commands by poisoning a configuration file. Because the product controls privileged access, compromise could directly affect administrative control paths. Organizations are exposed if they still run CA Privileged Access Manager 2.8.2 or earlier, especially where management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks. Treat this as urgent for any remaining affected deployment. A remote authentication bypass with command execution against a privileged access platform creates high business risk, even without confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Check Broadcom or CA security guidance for the supported remediation path.; Identify and retire or upgrade CA PAM 2.8.2 and earlier deployments.; Restrict CA PAM access to trusted administrative networks only..
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- https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20180614-01--security-notice-for-ca-privileged-access-manager.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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