How severe is CVE-2021-22531?

CVE-2021-22531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22531?

CVE-2021-22531 primarily affects Microfocus Access Manager. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22531?

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

When was CVE-2021-22531 published?

CVE-2021-22531 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22531

CVE-2021-22531 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Access Manager
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A bug exist in the input parameter of Access Manager that allows supply of invalid character to trigger cross-site scripting vulnerability. This affects NetIQ Access Manager 4.5 and 5.0

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22531?: A bug exist in the input parameter of Access Manager that allows supply of invalid character to trigger cross-site scripting vulnerability. This affects NetIQ Access Manager 4.5 and 5.0
How severe is CVE-2021-22531?: CVE-2021-22531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22531?: CVE-2021-22531 primarily affects Microfocus Access Manager. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22531 published?: CVE-2021-22531 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.microfocus.com/documentation/access-manager/5.0/accessmanager502-release-notes/accessmanager502-release-notes.html

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp1_hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp1_hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp2_hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp2_hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp3_hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp3_patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.5:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:5.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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