CVE-2021-22504
CVE-2021-22504 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Arbitrary code execution vulnerability on Micro Focus Operations Bridge Manager product, affecting versions 10.1x, 10.6x, 2018.05, 2018.11, 2019.05, 2019.11, 2020.05, 2020.10. The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on an OBM server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-22504?
- Arbitrary code execution vulnerability on Micro Focus Operations Bridge Manager product, affecting versions 10.1x, 10.6x, 2018.05, 2018.11, 2019.05, 2019.11, 2020.05, 2020.10. The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on an OBM server.
- How severe is CVE-2021-22504?
- CVE-2021-22504 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-2021-22504 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-22504?
- CVE-2021-22504 primarily affects Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-22504?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-22504 published?
- CVE-2021-22504 was published on 2021-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.63:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2018.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2018.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2019.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2019.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2020.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2020.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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