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CVE-2021-22530

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2021-22530 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability identified in NetIQ Advance Authentication that doesn't enforce account lockout when brute force attack is performed on API based login. This issue may lead to user account compromise if successful or may impact server performance. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability identified in NetIQ Advance Authentication that doesn't enforce account lockout when brute force attack is performed on API based login. This issue may lead to user account compromise if successful or may impact server performance. This issue impacts all NetIQ Advance Authentication before 6.3.5.1

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrofocusNetiq Advanced Authentication< 6.3
MicrofocusNetiq Advanced Authentication6.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22530?
A vulnerability identified in NetIQ Advance Authentication that doesn't enforce account lockout when brute force attack is performed on API based login. This issue may lead to user account compromise if successful or may impact server performance. This issue impacts all NetIQ Advance Authentication before 6.3.5.1
How severe is CVE-2021-22530?
CVE-2021-22530 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22530?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST