CVE-2021-38120

MEDIUM
Published Aug 28, 2024 Modified Sep 13, 2024 CWE-77

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-77 CWE-77

Affected Products

Vendor Product
microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication
microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication
microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication
microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication
microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication
microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication
microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication
microfocus netiq_advanced_authentication

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication version before 6.3.5.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2021-38120? +
CVE-2021-38120 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38120? +
CVE-2021-38120 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-2021-38120? +
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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