CVE-2019-7394: A privilege escalation vulnerability in the administrative user interface of CA Technologies CA Strong Authent

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-7394 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting risk authentication, strong authentication. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the administrative user interface of CA Technologies CA Strong Authentication 9.0.x, 8.2.x, 8.1.x, 8.0.x, 7.1.x and CA Risk Authentication 9.0.x, 8.2.x, 8.1.x, 8.0.x, 3.1.x allows an authenticated attacker to gain additional privileges in some cases where an account has customized and limited privileges.

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	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2019-05-28
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

2019-05-28 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ca risk authentication UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.0 and <= 8.2.1 · 3.1 · 9.0

Fixed in: newer than 8.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy risk-authentication || rpm -q risk-authentication || risk-authentication --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade risk-authentication

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade risk-authentication

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 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison risk-authentication sudo apt install risk-authentication=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold risk-authentication

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

dnf --showduplicates list risk-authentication sudo dnf downgrade risk-authentication-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add risk-authentication

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.

ca strong authentication UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.0 and <= 8.2.1 · 7.1 · 9.0

Fixed in: newer than 8.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy strong-authentication || rpm -q strong-authentication || strong-authentication --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade strong-authentication

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade strong-authentication

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 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison strong-authentication sudo apt install strong-authentication=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo apt-mark hold strong-authentication

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

dnf --showduplicates list strong-authentication sudo dnf downgrade strong-authentication-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add strong-authentication

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-2019-7394?

risk authentication: upgrade to newer than 8.2.1; strong authentication: upgrade to newer than 8.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-7394 being exploited?

CVE-2019-7394 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-2019-7394 affect?

CVE-2019-7394 affects risk authentication, strong authentication. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A privilege escalation vulnerability in the administrative user interface of CA Technologies CA Strong Authentication 9.0.x, 8.2.x, 8.1.x, 8.0.x, 7.1.x and CA Risk Authentication 9.0.x, 8.2.x, 8.1.x, 8.0.x, 3.1.x allows an authenticated att

How urgent is CVE-2019-7394?

Priority 52/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-7393 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE UPGRADE A UI redress vulnerability in the administrative user interface of CA Technologies CA Strong Authentication 9.

References

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