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CVE-2021-38120

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.52%

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CVE-2021-38120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability identified in Advance Authentication that allows bash command Injection in administrative controlled functionality of backup due to improper handling in provided command parameters. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication version before 6.3.5.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability identified in Advance Authentication that allows bash command Injection in administrative controlled functionality of backup due to improper handling in provided command parameters. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication version before 6.3.5.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.52%

40.0th 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

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38120?
A vulnerability identified in Advance Authentication that allows bash command Injection in administrative controlled functionality of backup due to improper handling in provided command parameters. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication version before 6.3.5.1.
How severe is CVE-2021-38120?
CVE-2021-38120 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38120?
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