How severe is CVE-2024-4555?

CVE-2024-4555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-4555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4555?

CVE-2024-4555 affects Microfocus Netiq Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4555?

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-2024-4555 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4555 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44167.

When was CVE-2024-4555 published?

CVE-2024-4555 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4555

CVE-2024-4555 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44167
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Access Manager
Published: 2024-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Access Manager allows user account impersonation in specific scenario. This issue affects NetIQ Access Manager before 5.0.4.1 and before 5.1

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4555?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Access Manager allows user account impersonation in specific scenario. This issue affects NetIQ Access Manager before 5.0.4.1 and before 5.1
How severe is CVE-2024-4555?: CVE-2024-4555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4555?: CVE-2024-4555 affects Microfocus Netiq Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4555?: 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-2024-4555 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4555 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44167.
When was CVE-2024-4555 published?: CVE-2024-4555 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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