CVE-2021-38120

Remote Code Execution using Bash command Injection in backup scheduling functionality in NetIQ Advance Authentication

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.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Affected: OpenText NetIQ Advance Authentication
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38120?
CVE-2021-38120 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38120?
To fix CVE-2021-38120, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-38120 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38120 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-2021-38120?
CVE-2021-38120 affects OpenText NetIQ Advance Authentication.
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