How severe is CVE-2021-22514?

CVE-2021-22514 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-2021-22514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22514?

CVE-2021-22514 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-2021-22514?

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-2021-22514 published?

CVE-2021-22514 was published on 2021-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22514

CVE-2021-22514 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Application Performance Management 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: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Application Performance Management
Published: 2021-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in Micro Focus Application Performance Management, affecting versions 9.40, 9.50 and 9.51. The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of APM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22514?: An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in Micro Focus Application Performance Management, affecting versions 9.40, 9.50 and 9.51. The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of APM.
How severe is CVE-2021-22514?: CVE-2021-22514 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-2021-22514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22514?: CVE-2021-22514 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-2021-22514?: 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-2021-22514 published?: CVE-2021-22514 was published on 2021-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03806649

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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