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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-8391 · published 6 May 2017

CVE-2017-8391: Ca client automation incorrect permission assignment vulnerability

CCa · Client Automation

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.

5.5 CVSS 3.0 Medium EPSS 0.30% · top 80.0% CWE-732 · Incorrect permission assignment
5.5CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 2.1
0.30%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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.

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038410
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038410
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-8391), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.