CVE-2021-38120 Remote Code Execution using Bash command Injection in backup scheduling functionality in NetIQ Advance Authentication
Attackers can execute arbitrary bash commands via improper parameter handling in the backup scheduling functionality of NetIQ Advance Authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-38120?
CVE-2021-38120 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Advance Authentication, published on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38120?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38120?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38120 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2021-38120 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38120 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in OpenText NetIQ Advance 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-h3vv-p837-jj7r.