How severe is CVE-2024-4556?

CVE-2024-4556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-4556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4556?

CVE-2024-4556 affects Microfocus Netiq Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4556?

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

Does CVE-2024-4556 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4556 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44168.

When was CVE-2024-4556 published?

CVE-2024-4556 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4556

CVE-2024-4556 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44168
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Access Manager
Published: 2024-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Access Manager allows access the sensitive information. This issue affects NetIQ Access Manager before 5.0.4 and before 5.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4556?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Access Manager allows access the sensitive information. This issue affects NetIQ Access Manager before 5.0.4 and before 5.1.
How severe is CVE-2024-4556?: CVE-2024-4556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4556?: CVE-2024-4556 affects Microfocus Netiq Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4556?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4556 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4556 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44168.
When was CVE-2024-4556 published?: CVE-2024-4556 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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