CVE-2021-38121: microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication Inadequate Encryption Strength
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 28-08-2024Last modified 28-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-38121 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 7.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.18%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-08-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Insufficient or weak TLS protocol version identified in Advance authentication client server communication when specific service is accessed between devices. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication versions before 6.3.5.1
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 8.3–8.8
- CVE.orgCNA8.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.18% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microfocus1 product
- netiq_advanced_authentication< 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3:sp1 | 6.3:sp2 | 6.3:sp3 | 6.3:sp4 | 6.3:sp4_patch1 | 6.3:sp5
Opentext1 product
- netiq advance authentication≥ 6.3.5.1, < <
2 vendors · 2 products