How severe is CVE-2021-22527?

CVE-2021-22527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22527?

CVE-2021-22527 affects Microfocus Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22527?

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

When was CVE-2021-22527 published?

CVE-2021-22527 was published on 2021-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22527

CVE-2021-22527 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microfocus Access Manager
Published: 2021-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information leakage vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager prior to 5.0.1 and 4.5.4

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22527?: Information leakage vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager prior to 5.0.1 and 4.5.4
How severe is CVE-2021-22527?: CVE-2021-22527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22527?: CVE-2021-22527 affects Microfocus Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22527?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22527 published?: CVE-2021-22527 was published on 2021-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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