How severe is CVE-2023-24468?

CVE-2023-24468 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-2023-24468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24468?

CVE-2023-24468 primarily affects Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24468?

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-2023-24468 published?

CVE-2023-24468 was published on 2023-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24468

CVE-2023-24468 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication
Published: 2023-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Broken access control in Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.4.1.1 and 6.3.7.2

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24468?: Broken access control in Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.4.1.1 and 6.3.7.2
How severe is CVE-2023-24468?: CVE-2023-24468 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-2023-24468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24468?: CVE-2023-24468 primarily affects Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24468?: 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-2023-24468 published?: CVE-2023-24468 was published on 2023-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp5_patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp5_patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp6_patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.3:sp7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_advanced_authentication:6.4:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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