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Status published
Medium
CVE-2021-38120
Remote Code Execution using Bash command Injection in backup scheduling functionality in NetIQ Advance Authentication
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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NetIQ Advance Authentication
Vulnerable Versions:
6.3.5.1
Timeline
Official Publish:
August 28th, 2024
Last Modified:
August 28th, 2024
Added to House:
July 21st, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L