CVE-2026-8370: Automic Automation Agent Unix privilege escalation

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2026-8370?

CVE-2026-8370 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

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

To address CVE-2026-8370, users should update to version 24.4.4 HF2 or later of the Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix.

Q: What systems are affected by CVE-2026-8370?

CVE-2026-8370 affects Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix on Linux x64, Linux Power, zLinux, AIX, and Solaris.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8370?

CVE-2026-8370 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to execute programs with unnecessary privileges.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8370 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation for CVE-2026-8370, but it is recommended to remediate it promptly.

Published May 19, 2026

Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix<24.4.4 HF1

Event History

May 19, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:42 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:42 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·07:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8370?

CVE-2026-8370 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8370?

To address CVE-2026-8370, users should update to version 24.4.4 HF2 or later of the Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix.

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-8370?

CVE-2026-8370 affects Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix on Linux x64, Linux Power, zLinux, AIX, and Solaris.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8370?

CVE-2026-8370 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to execute programs with unnecessary privileges.

Is CVE-2026-8370 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation for CVE-2026-8370, but it is recommended to remediate it promptly.

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