VDB-364711 · CVE-2026-8370 · EUVD-2026-30970

Broadcom Automic Automation up to 24.4.4 on Linux unnecessary privileges

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Broadcom Automic Automation up to 24.4.4 on Linux. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes unnecessary privileges. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-8370. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Broadcom Automic Automation up to 24.4.4 on Linux and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unnecessary privileges vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-250. The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was released by David Suchy and Citadelo. It is possible to read the advisory at support.broadcom.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-8370 since 05/12/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 24.4.4 HF1 or 26.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-30970). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

Broadcom

Name

Automic Automation

Version

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unnecessary privileges
CWE: CWE-250
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Automic Automation 24.4.4 HF1/26.0.0

Timelineinfo

05/12/2026 CVE reserved
05/19/2026 +7 days Advisory disclosed
05/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: support.broadcom.com
Researcher: David Suchy, Citadelo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-8370 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8370
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-364711
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/19/2026 22:43
Updated: 05/20/2026 00:25
Changes: 05/19/2026 22:43 (67), 05/20/2026 00:25 (1)
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