CVE-2021-38122
CVE-2021-38122 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-24595
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38122?
- 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
- How severe is CVE-2021-38122?
- CVE-2021-38122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-38122 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38122?
- CVE-2021-38122 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-2021-38122?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2021-38122 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-38122 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-24595.
- When was CVE-2021-38122 published?
- CVE-2021-38122 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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