CVE-2021-22515 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) downgrade exposure in NetIQ Advanced Authentication Server
Attackers can bypass Multi-Factor Authentication to log in with only a single factor, compromising account security in NetIQ Advanced Authentication Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-22515?
CVE-2021-22515 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Micro Focus NetIQ Advanced Authentication, published on 12 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22515?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22515?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22515 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2021-22515 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22515 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Micro Focus NetIQ Advanced Authentication
- CVE-2023-24468 Missing authorization in NetIQ Advanced Authentication
- CVE-2021-38121 Weak communication protocol identified in Advance Authentication client application
- CVE-2021-22530 Improper account management vulnerability in NetIQ Advance Authentication
- CVE-2021-22509 Handling of sensitive data in process memory in NetIQ Advance Authentication
- CVE-2021-22529 Sensitive Data Exposure leaks potential information in NetIQ Advance Authentication
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8hm3-6v9w-j99h.