How severe is CVE-2021-22502?

CVE-2021-22502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22502 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-22502 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22502?

CVE-2021-22502 affects Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22502?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2021-22502 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-22502 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9648. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).

When was CVE-2021-22502 published?

CVE-2021-22502 was published on 2021-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22502

CVE-2021-22502 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2021-11-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 97% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2021-11-03)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-9648
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2021-11-03)
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter
Published: 2021-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22502?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2021-22502?: CVE-2021-22502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22502 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2021-22502 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22502?: CVE-2021-22502 affects Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22502?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2021-22502 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-22502 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9648. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).
When was CVE-2021-22502 published?: CVE-2021-22502 was published on 2021-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operation_bridge_reporter:10.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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