CVE-2026-8370: Execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix on Linux x64, Li

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8370?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8370 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8370 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-2026-8370 affect?

CVE-2026-8370 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix on Linux x64, Linux Power 64 BE, Linux Power 64 LE, zLinux (zSeries), AIX, Solaris x64, Solaris Sparc 64 allows Privilege Escalation, Target Progr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-8370?

Priority 36/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 8.5WATCHLIST

CVE-2026-8370 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix on Linux x64, Linux Power 64 BE, Linux Power 64 LE, zLinux (zSeries), AIX, Solaris x64, Solaris Sparc 64 allows Privilege Escalation, Target Programs with Elevated Privileges. This issue affects Automic Automation: < 24.4.4 HF1.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-250
Published	2026-05-19
Last modified	2026-07-23

Publisher (CNA): CA Technologies - A Broadcom Company

Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-05-19 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-23 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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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-2026-8370?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8370 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8370 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-2026-8370 affect?

CVE-2026-8370 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix on Linux x64, Linux Power 64 BE, Linux Power 64 LE, zLinux (zSeries), AIX, Solaris x64, Solaris Sparc 64 allows Privilege Escalation, Target Progr

How urgent is CVE-2026-8370?

Priority 36/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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