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CVE-2025-4971

Broadcom Automic Automation Agent Unix versions < 24.3.0 HF4 and < 21.0.13 HF1 allow low privileged users who have execution rights on the agent executable to escalate their privileges.

Published May 20, 2025CWE-426EPSS 0.59%

Overview

CVE-2025-4971 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 20, 2025.

Technical description

Broadcom Automic

Automation Agent Unix versions <

24.3.0 HF4 and < 21.0.13 HF1 allow low privileged users who have execution

rights on the agent executable to escalate their privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-4971?

CVE-2025-4971 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 20, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-4971?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-4971?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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