CVE-2021-22515

Published: Jul 12, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (6)

Products: Microfocus: Netiq Advanced Authentication

Microfocus

1 product

Netiq Advanced Authentication

Configuration A

6 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	Before 6.3
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	Version 6.3
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	Version 6.3 sp1
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	Version 6.3 sp2
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	Version 6.3 sp3
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	Version 6.3 sp4

Related CWEs

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (2)

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

Source: security@opentext.com

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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