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CVE-2021-38120

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

Severity Score

5.1
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2021-08-04 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-08-28 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-28 CVE Updated
  • 2024-09-13 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
CAPEC
  • CAPEC-253: Remote Code Inclusion
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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