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HIGH · 8.2

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 ...

Vulnerability 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

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrofocusNetiq Advanced Authentication< 6.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307CWE-667

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-22530?

CVE-2021-22530 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2021-22530?

CVE-2021-22530 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22530?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication.