CVE-2021-38122: microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 8.2v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 28-08-2024Last modified 28-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-38122 is a high (CVSS 8.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.29%
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
A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerable identified in NetIQ Advance Authentication that impacts the server functionality and disclose sensitive information. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication before 6.3.5.1
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:NSources2 sources · 6.2–8.2
- CVE.orgCNA6.2MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.29% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
Affected 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
References
1 links- www.netiq.com/documentation/…Release Notes