CVE-2018-15691: broadcom release_automation Deserialization of Untrusted Data
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
Published 30-08-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-15691 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in broadcom release_automation. EPSS estimates a 16.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
16.76%
0%100%
Medium · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database
Timeline
- 30-08-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Insecure deserialization of a specially crafted serialized object, in CA Release Automation 6.5 and earlier, allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
16.76%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
97%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 16.76% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score16.76%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundCA Release Automation NiMi 6.5 - Remote Command Execution
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Broadcom1 product
- release_automation≥ 6.3, < 6.3.0.9945 | ≥ 6.4, < 6.4.0.10119 | ≥ 6.5, < 6.5.0.10080
Ca technologies1 product
- release automation6.5 and earlier
2 vendors · 2 products