CVE-2021-38132

Name: CVE-2021-38132
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-12T13:15:10.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38132 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Possible External Service Interaction attack in eDirectory has been discovered in OpenText™ eDirectory. This impact all version before 9.2.6.0000.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Possible External Service Interaction attack in eDirectory has been discovered in OpenText™ eDirectory. This impact all version before 9.2.6.0000.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Edirectory	< 9.2.6.0000

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/edirectory-92/edirectory926_releasenotes/data/edirectory926_releasenotes.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38132?

Possible External Service Interaction attack in eDirectory has been discovered in OpenText™ eDirectory. This impact all version before 9.2.6.0000.

How severe is CVE-2021-38132?

CVE-2021-38132 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38132?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-38132?

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Source: NVD / NIST