How severe is CVE-2024-4554?

CVE-2024-4554 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-4554 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-2024-4554?

CVE-2024-4554 affects Microfocus Netiq Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4554?

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-2024-4554 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4554 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44166.

When was CVE-2024-4554 published?

CVE-2024-4554 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4554

CVE-2024-4554 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44166
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Access Manager
Published: 2024-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Access Manager leads to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. This issue affects Access Manager before 5.0.4.1 and 5.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4554?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Access Manager leads to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. This issue affects Access Manager before 5.0.4.1 and 5.1.
How severe is CVE-2024-4554?: CVE-2024-4554 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4554 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-2024-4554?: CVE-2024-4554 affects Microfocus Netiq Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4554?: 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-2024-4554 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4554 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44166.
When was CVE-2024-4554 published?: CVE-2024-4554 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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