How severe is CVE-2021-22521?

CVE-2021-22521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22521?

CVE-2021-22521 primarily affects Microfocus Zenworks Configuration Management. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22521?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-22521 published?

CVE-2021-22521 was published on 2021-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22521

CVE-2021-22521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Zenworks Configuration Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Microfocus Zenworks Configuration Management
Published: 2021-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privileged escalation vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus ZENworks Configuration Management, affecting version 2020 Update 1 and all prior versions. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized system privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22521?: A privileged escalation vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus ZENworks Configuration Management, affecting version 2020 Update 1 and all prior versions. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized system privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-22521?: CVE-2021-22521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22521?: CVE-2021-22521 primarily affects Microfocus Zenworks Configuration Management. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22521?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22521 published?: CVE-2021-22521 was published on 2021-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.microfocus.com/kb/doc.php?id=7025205

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:zenworks_configuration_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:zenworks_configuration_management:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:zenworks_configuration_management:2020:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:zenworks_endpoint_security_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:zenworks_endpoint_security_management:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:zenworks_endpoint_security_management:2020:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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