# CVE-2019-19231

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2019-19231
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 7.3 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
- **CWE:** CWE-65
- **Published:** Dec 20, 2019
- **Last Modified:** Mar 14, 2026

## Description

An insecure file access vulnerability exists in CA Client Automation 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 Agent for Windows that can allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.

## Affected Products

- CA Technologies, Broadcom Company — CA Client Automation (14.0)
- CA Technologies, Broadcom Company — CA Client Automation (14.1)
- CA Technologies, Broadcom Company — CA Client Automation (14.2)
- CA Technologies, Broadcom Company — CA Client Automation (14.3)

## References

- [CNA](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/CA20191218-01-security-notice-for-ca-client-automation-agent-for-windows.html)
- [CNA](https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/41)
- [CNA](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155758/CA-Client-Automation-14.x-Privilege-Escalation.html)
- [CNA](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/5)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.17%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 38.0

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._