How severe is CVE-2021-22516?

CVE-2021-22516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22516?

CVE-2021-22516 affects Microfocus Secure Api Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22516?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-22516 published?

CVE-2021-22516 was published on 2021-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22516

CVE-2021-22516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Secure Api Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Microfocus Secure Api Manager
Published: 2021-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Micro Focus Secure API Manager (SAPIM) product, affecting version 2.0.0. The vulnerability could lead to sensitive information being in a log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22516?: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Micro Focus Secure API Manager (SAPIM) product, affecting version 2.0.0. The vulnerability could lead to sensitive information being in a log file.
How severe is CVE-2021-22516?: CVE-2021-22516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22516?: CVE-2021-22516 affects Microfocus Secure Api Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22516?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-22516 published?: CVE-2021-22516 was published on 2021-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.microfocus.com/documentation/secure-api-manager/2-0/release-notes-secure-api-manager-201/release-notes-secure-api-manager-201.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:secure_api_manager:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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