CVE-2022-33753 Privilege escalation in CA Automic Automation

High 8.8 Published Updated

Insecure file handling in the Automic agent allows users to potentially elevate privileges within CA Automic Automation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-33753?

CVE-2022-33753 is a high-severity vulnerability in CA Automic Automation, published on 16 Jun 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CA Automic Automation 12.2 and 12.3 contain an insecure file creation and handling vulnerability in the Automic agent that could allow a user to potentially elevate privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33753?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Ca Automic Automation.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33753?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33753 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-33753 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33753 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xv9f-6xv6-jrw4.

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