How severe is CVE-2021-22500?

CVE-2021-22500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22500?

CVE-2021-22500 primarily affects Microfocus Application Performance Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22500?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-22500 published?

CVE-2021-22500 was published on 2021-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22500

CVE-2021-22500 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Application Performance Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Microfocus Application Performance Management
Published: 2021-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Request Forgery vulnerability in Micro Focus Application Performance Management product, affecting versions 9.40, 9.50 and 9.51. The vulnerability could be exploited by attacker to trick the users into executing actions of the attacker's choosing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22500?: Cross Site Request Forgery vulnerability in Micro Focus Application Performance Management product, affecting versions 9.40, 9.50 and 9.51. The vulnerability could be exploited by attacker to trick the users into executing actions of the attacker's choosing.
How severe is CVE-2021-22500?: CVE-2021-22500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22500?: CVE-2021-22500 primarily affects Microfocus Application Performance Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22500 published?: CVE-2021-22500 was published on 2021-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775253

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:application_performance_management:9.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:application_performance_management:9.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:application_performance_management:9.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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