CVE-2021-38120
CVE-2021-38120 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-24593
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability identified in Advance Authentication that allows bash command Injection in administrative controlled functionality of backup due to improper handling in provided command parameters. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication version before 6.3.5.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38120?
- A vulnerability identified in Advance Authentication that allows bash command Injection in administrative controlled functionality of backup due to improper handling in provided command parameters. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication version before 6.3.5.1.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38120?
- CVE-2021-38120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2021-38120 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38120?
- CVE-2021-38120 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-2021-38120?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2021-38120 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-38120 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-24593.
- When was CVE-2021-38120 published?
- CVE-2021-38120 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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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