How severe is CVE-2021-22501?

CVE-2021-22501 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2021-22501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22501?

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

Does CVE-2021-22501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-22501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9647.

When was CVE-2021-22501 published?

CVE-2021-22501 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22501

CVE-2021-22501 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-9647
Weakness: CWE-611
Published: 2024-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in OpenText™ Operations Bridge Manager allows Input Data Manipulation. The vulnerability could be exploited to confidential information This issue affects Operations Bridge Manager: 2017.05, 2017.11, 2018.05, 2018.11, 2019.05, 2019.11, 2020.05, 2020.10.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22501?: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in OpenText™ Operations Bridge Manager allows Input Data Manipulation. The vulnerability could be exploited to confidential information This issue affects Operations Bridge Manager: 2017.05, 2017.11, 2018.05, 2018.11, 2019.05, 2019.11, 2020.05, 2020.10.
How severe is CVE-2021-22501?: CVE-2021-22501 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2021-22501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-22501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-22501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9647.
When was CVE-2021-22501 published?: CVE-2021-22501 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000037407?language=en_US

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