How severe is CVE-2021-22529?

CVE-2021-22529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22529?

CVE-2021-22529 primarily affects Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22529?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2021-22529 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-22529 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9671.

When was CVE-2021-22529 published?

CVE-2021-22529 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22529

CVE-2021-22529 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-9671
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication
Published: 2024-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability identified in NetIQ Advance Authentication that leaks sensitive server information. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication version before 6.3.5.1

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22529?: A vulnerability identified in NetIQ Advance Authentication that leaks sensitive server information. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication version before 6.3.5.1
How severe is CVE-2021-22529?: CVE-2021-22529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22529?: CVE-2021-22529 primarily affects Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-22529 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-22529 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9671.
When was CVE-2021-22529 published?: CVE-2021-22529 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/advanced-authentication-63/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-6351/data/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-6351.html

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp4_patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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