CVE-2021-22505
CVE-2021-22505 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Operations Agent 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: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microfocus Operations Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Escalation of privileges vulnerability in Micro Focus Operations Agent, affects versions 12.0x, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.14 and 12.15. The vulnerability could be exploited to escalate privileges and execute code under the account of the Operations Agent.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-22505?
- Escalation of privileges vulnerability in Micro Focus Operations Agent, affects versions 12.0x, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.14 and 12.15. The vulnerability could be exploited to escalate privileges and execute code under the account of the Operations Agent.
- How severe is CVE-2021-22505?
- CVE-2021-22505 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-2021-22505 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-22505?
- CVE-2021-22505 primarily affects Microfocus Operations Agent. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-22505?
- 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-2021-22505 published?
- CVE-2021-22505 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:12.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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