# Security Updates - CVE-2021-44514

## CVE-2021-44514

### Mishandled authentication for a few audit directories

### Vulnerability Details

| Vulnerability Details |  |
|---|---|
| Impact | **CVSS V3 rating: 9.8 (Critical)** |
| Reported | 20th November, 2021 |
| Fixed | 29th November, 2021 |
| Affected Builds | → Builds 125489 and below |
| Fixed in | Builds 125474/125490 |
| Overview | There was an authentication issue in very few of OpUtils modules' audit directories. |
| Recommended Fix | **→ For builds 125489 and below, please upgrade to [OpUtils version 125476](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/service-packs.html?CVE-2021-44514)** |

### Description

OpUtils builds 125489 and below mishandles authentication for a few audit directories.

We recommend that you upgrade to [OpUtils version 125476](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/service-packs.html?44514cve) or contact our support team at [oputils-support@manageengine.com](mailto:oputils-support@manageengine.com) to fix this issue.

### Source and Acknowledgements

Find out more about CVE-2020-44514 from the [CVE dictionary](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44514).

### Need Help?

For clarification or corrections please contact our [support team](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/support.html) or email us at [oputils-support@manageengine.com](mailto:oputils-support@manageengine.com).