How severe is CVE-2021-22153?

CVE-2021-22153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22153 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22153?

CVE-2021-22153 primarily affects Blackberry Unified Endpoint Management. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22153?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-22153 published?

CVE-2021-22153 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22153

CVE-2021-22153 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blackberry Unified Endpoint Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Blackberry Unified Endpoint Management
Published: 2021-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the Management Console component of BlackBerry UEM version(s) 12.13.1 QF2 and earlier and 12.12.1a QF6 and earlier could allow an attacker to potentially cause the spreadsheet application to run commands on the victim’s local machine with the authority of the user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22153?: A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the Management Console component of BlackBerry UEM version(s) 12.13.1 QF2 and earlier and 12.12.1a QF6 and earlier could allow an attacker to potentially cause the spreadsheet application to run commands on the victim’s local machine with the authority of the user.
How severe is CVE-2021-22153?: CVE-2021-22153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22153 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22153?: CVE-2021-22153 primarily affects Blackberry Unified Endpoint Management. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22153?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-22153 published?: CVE-2021-22153 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?articleNumber=000078971

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.12.1a:quick_fix_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.12.1a:quick_fix_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.12.1a:quick_fix_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.12.1a:quick_fix_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.12.1a:quick_fix_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.12.1a:quick_fix_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.13.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.13.0:mr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.13.1:quick_fix_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unified_endpoint_management:12.13.1:quick_fix_2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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