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CVE-2021-22502

Micro Focus Operation Bridge Report (OBR) Remote Code Execution

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 96.7%
  1. Published8 Feb 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due17 Nov 2021
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Micro Focus Operation Bridge Report (OBR) contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 17 Nov 2021

Description

Remote Code execution vulnerability in Micro Focus Operation Bridge Reporter (OBR) product, affecting version 10.40. The vulnerability could be exploited to allow Remote Code Execution on the OBR server.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter10.40

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-22502 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-22502 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2021-22502?

CVE-2021-22502 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 96.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-22502?

Affected products include Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22502?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.