Is CVE-2019-8352 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2019-8352, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-8352 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-8352 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8352?

CVE-2019-8352 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2019-8352

CWE-798Published: May 20, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

By default, BMC PATROL Agent through 11.3.01 uses a static encryption key for encrypting/decrypting user credentials sent over the network to managed PATROL Agent services. If an attacker were able to capture this network traffic, they could decrypt these credentials and use them to execute code or escalate privileges on the network.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-8352 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2019-8352. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.