// For flags

CVE-2021-38121

Weak communication protocol identified in Advance Authentication client application

Severity Score

8.3
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

Insufficient or weak TLS protocol version identified in Advance authentication client server communication when specific service is accessed between devices. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication versions before 6.3.5.1

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2021-08-04 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-08-28 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-28 CVE Updated
  • 2025-04-03 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength
CAPEC
  • CAPEC-217: Exploiting Incorrectly Configured SSL/TLS
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Microfocus
Search vendor "Microfocus"
 Netiq Advanced Authentication
Search vendor "Microfocus" for product "Netiq Advanced Authentication"
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Affected