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MEDIUM · 5.1

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. Th...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrofocusNetiq Advanced Authentication< 6.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38120?

CVE-2021-38120 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). 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. Th...

How severe is CVE-2021-38120?

CVE-2021-38120 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38120?

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