CVE-2023-24468
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Broken access control in Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.4.1.1 and 6.3.7.2
Risk Analysis
Advanced Authentication is affected by a broken access control vulnerability that carries a critical 9.8 CVSS score. It is remotely exploitable and allows for significant compromise of the system.
There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV.
Administrators must upgrade NetIQ Advanced Authentication to versions 6.4.1.1 or 6.3.7.2 or later.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-24468 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-24468 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts