CVE-2021-22517
CVE-2021-22517 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Data Protector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microfocus Data Protector
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A potential unauthorized privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus Data Protector. The vulnerability affects versions 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50, 10.60, 10.70, 10.80, 10.0 and 10.91. A privileged user may potentially misuse this feature and thus allow unintended and unauthorized access of data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-22517?
- A potential unauthorized privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus Data Protector. The vulnerability affects versions 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50, 10.60, 10.70, 10.80, 10.0 and 10.91. A privileged user may potentially misuse this feature and thus allow unintended and unauthorized access of data.
- How severe is CVE-2021-22517?
- CVE-2021-22517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-22517 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-22517?
- CVE-2021-22517 primarily affects Microfocus Data Protector. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-22517?
- 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-2021-22517 published?
- CVE-2021-22517 was published on 2021-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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