CVE-2018-9028: Weak cryptography used for passwords in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x reduces the complexity for password c

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-9028 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.

Weak cryptography used for passwords in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x reduces the complexity for password cracking.

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	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-326
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-2018-9028?

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

Is CVE-2018-9028 being exploited?

CVE-2018-9028 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-2018-9028 affect?

CVE-2018-9028 affects privileged access manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Weak cryptography used for passwords in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x reduces the complexity for password cracking.

How urgent is CVE-2018-9028?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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