CVE-2021-38120: microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-38120 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Command Injection vulnerability in microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 28-08-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 28-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability identified in Advance Authentication that allows bash command Injection in administrative controlled functionality of backup due to improper handling in provided command parameters. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication version before 6.3.5.1.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.