How severe is CVE-2024-1470?

CVE-2024-1470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1470?

CVE-2024-1470 affects Netiq Client Login Extension. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1470?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-1470 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1470 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17220.

When was CVE-2024-1470 published?

CVE-2024-1470 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1470

CVE-2024-1470 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netiq Client Login Extension with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17220
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Netiq Client Login Extension
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in NetIQ (OpenText) Client Login Extension on Windows allows Privilege Escalation, Code Injection.This issue only affects NetIQ Client Login Extension: 4.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1470?: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in NetIQ (OpenText) Client Login Extension on Windows allows Privilege Escalation, Code Injection.This issue only affects NetIQ Client Login Extension: 4.6.
How severe is CVE-2024-1470?: CVE-2024-1470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1470?: CVE-2024-1470 affects Netiq Client Login Extension. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-1470 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1470 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17220.
When was CVE-2024-1470 published?: CVE-2024-1470 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000026667?language=en_US

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:client_login_extension:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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