CVE-2018-8953: CA Workload Automation AE before r11.3.6 SP7 allows remote attackers to a perform SQL injection via a crafted

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-8953?

workload automation ae: upgrade to newer than r11.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-8953 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8953 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-8953 affect?

CVE-2018-8953 affects workload automation ae. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). CA Workload Automation AE before r11.3.6 SP7 allows remote attackers to a perform SQL injection via a crafted HTTP request.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-8953 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting workload automation ae. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CA Workload Automation AE before r11.3.6 SP7 allows remote attackers to a perform SQL injection via a crafted HTTP request.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CA Technologies - A Broadcom Company · Vendor: ca

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-11 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ca workload automation ae UPGRADE

Affected: <= r11.3.6 · r11.3.6 sp1 · r11.3.6 sp2 · r11.3.6 sp3 · r11.3.6 sp4 · r11.3.6 sp5 · r11.3.6 sp6

Fixed in: newer than r11.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workload-automation-ae || rpm -q workload-automation-ae || workload-automation-ae --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than r11.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade workload-automation-ae

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade workload-automation-ae

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-8953?

workload automation ae: upgrade to newer than r11.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-8953 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8953 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-8953 affect?

CVE-2018-8953 affects workload automation ae. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). CA Workload Automation AE before r11.3.6 SP7 allows remote attackers to a perform SQL injection via a crafted HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2018-8953?

Priority 52/100. High severity

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