CVE-2018-9026: A session fixation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to hijack user se

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-9026 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting privileged access manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A session fixation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to hijack user sessions with a specially crafted request.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-384
Published	2018-06-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-18 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom privileged access manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.0.0 and < 3.0.0

Fixed in: 3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy privileged-access-manager || rpm -q privileged-access-manager || privileged-access-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade privileged-access-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade privileged-access-manager

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison privileged-access-manager sudo apt install privileged-access-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold privileged-access-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list privileged-access-manager sudo dnf downgrade privileged-access-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add privileged-access-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2018-9026?

privileged access manager: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-9026 being exploited?

CVE-2018-9026 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-2018-9026 affect?

CVE-2018-9026 affects privileged access manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A session fixation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to hijack user sessions with a specially crafted request.

How urgent is CVE-2018-9026?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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