How severe is CVE-2019-11652?

CVE-2019-11652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-11652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11652?

CVE-2019-11652 affects Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11652?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-11652 published?

CVE-2019-11652 was published on 2019-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11652

CVE-2019-11652 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset
Published: 2019-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential authorization bypass issue was found in Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) versions prior to: 4.4.0.3, 4.3.0.6, and 4.2.0.6. Upgrade to Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) SSPR versions 4.4.0.3, 4.3.0.6, or 4.2.0.6 as appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11652?: A potential authorization bypass issue was found in Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) versions prior to: 4.4.0.3, 4.3.0.6, and 4.2.0.6. Upgrade to Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) SSPR versions 4.4.0.3, 4.3.0.6, or 4.2.0.6 as appropriate.
How severe is CVE-2019-11652?: CVE-2019-11652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-11652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11652?: CVE-2019-11652 affects Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-11652 published?: CVE-2019-11652 was published on 2019-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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