CVE-2021-22515

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) downgrade exposure in NetIQ Advanced Authentication Server

Description

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) functionality can be bypassed, allowing the use of single factor authentication in NetIQ Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.3 SP4 Patch 1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to NetIQ Advanced Authentication Framework 6.3 SP4 Patch 1

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Affected: Micro Focus NetIQ Advanced Authentication
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.netiq.com/documentation/advanced-authentication-63/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-6341/data/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-6341.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22515?
CVE-2021-22515 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22515?
To fix CVE-2021-22515: Upgrade to NetIQ Advanced Authentication Framework 6.3 SP4 Patch 1
Is CVE-2021-22515 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22515 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22515?
CVE-2021-22515 affects Micro Focus NetIQ Advanced Authentication.
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