CVE-2021-22530: netiq advanced Brute Force (CVSS 8.2)

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

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-667 CWE-667

CWE-307 CWE-307

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	< 6.3
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All

References

Other References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/advanced-authentication-63/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-6351/data/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-6351.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 if successful or may impact server performance. This issue impacts all NetIQ Advance Authentication before 6.3.5.1 It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-22530? +

CVE-2021-22530 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22530? +

CVE-2021-22530 affects products from microfocus, specifically: netiq_advanced_authentication. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-22530? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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