CVE-2024-4555: microfocus netiq_access_manager Incorrect Privilege Assignment
CVSS: 7.7v3.1HighModified
Published 28-08-2024Last modified 06-10-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-4555 is a high (CVSS 7.7) Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in microfocus netiq_access_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 18.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.7/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.27%
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.
- 06-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Access Manager allows user account impersonation in specific scenario. This issue affects NetIQ Access Manager before 5.0.4.1 and before 5.1
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NSources2 sources · 7.5–7.7
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-266Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Microfocus1 product
- netiq_access_manager< 5.0.4.1
Opentext1 product
- netiq access manager≥ 5.0.4.1, < < | ≥ 5.1, < <
2 vendors · 2 products