CVE-2024-1470

Name: CVE-2024-1470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-29T01:43:51.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1470 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in NetIQ (OpenText) Client Login Extension on Windows allows Privilege Escalation, Code Injection.This issue only affects NetIQ Client Login Extension: 4.6. . EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in NetIQ (OpenText) Client Login Extension on Windows allows Privilege Escalation, Code Injection.This issue only affects NetIQ Client Login Extension: 4.6.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netiq	Client Login Extension	4.6

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000026667?language=en_USThird Party Advisory
https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000026667?language=en_USThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1470?

How severe is CVE-2024-1470?

CVE-2024-1470 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1470?

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