Access to Sensitive Information Compromised by Path Traversal Vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Access Manager

CVE-2024-4556

What is CVE-2024-4556?

A vulnerability exists in OpenText NetIQ Access Manager that allows improper limitation of a pathname, enabling attackers to perform path traversal attacks. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially compromising the security of affected systems. The issue is present in versions prior to 5.0.4 and 5.1, creating an urgency for users to apply the latest security updates to mitigate risks associated with this flaw.

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