CVE-2021-22530
9.9
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.3
Source: NVD
Description
A vulnerability identified in NetIQ Advance Authentication that doesn't enforce account lockout when brute force attack is performed on API based login. This issue may lead to user account compromise if successful or may impact server performance. This issue impacts all NetIQ Advance Authentication before 6.3.5.1
Affected (8)
Products: Microfocus: Netiq Advanced Authentication
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 6.3 |
Related CWEs
CWE-307
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.
CWE-667
Improper Locking
The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors.
References (1)
Source: security@opentext.com
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