How severe is CVE-2021-22525?

CVE-2021-22525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22525?

CVE-2021-22525 affects Microfocus Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22525?

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

When was CVE-2021-22525 published?

CVE-2021-22525 was published on 2021-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22525

CVE-2021-22525 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Access Manager
Published: 2021-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This release addresses a potential information leakage vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager versions prior to 5.0.1

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22525?: This release addresses a potential information leakage vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager versions prior to 5.0.1
How severe is CVE-2021-22525?: CVE-2021-22525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22525?: CVE-2021-22525 affects Microfocus Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22525?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22525 published?: CVE-2021-22525 was published on 2021-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.microfocus.com/kb/doc.php?id=7025254

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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