How severe is CVE-2022-38753?

CVE-2022-38753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-38753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38753?

CVE-2022-38753 primarily affects Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38753?

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

When was CVE-2022-38753 published?

CVE-2022-38753 was published on 2022-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38753

CVE-2022-38753 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication
Published: 2022-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This update resolves a multi-factor authentication bypass attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38753?: This update resolves a multi-factor authentication bypass attack
How severe is CVE-2022-38753?: CVE-2022-38753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-38753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38753?: CVE-2022-38753 primarily affects Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38753?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38753 published?: CVE-2022-38753 was published on 2022-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/advanced-authentication-64/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-641/data/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-641.html#t4g4mvd1yivo

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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