How severe is CVE-2021-22532?

CVE-2021-22532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22532?

CVE-2021-22532 affects Microfocus Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22532?

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.

Does CVE-2021-22532 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-22532 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9674.

When was CVE-2021-22532 published?

CVE-2021-22532 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22532

CVE-2021-22532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Edirectory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-9674
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Microfocus Edirectory
Published: 2024-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Possible NLDAP Denial of Service attack Vulnerability in eDirectory has been discovered in OpenText™ eDirectory before 9.2.4.0000.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22532?: Possible NLDAP Denial of Service attack Vulnerability in eDirectory has been discovered in OpenText™ eDirectory before 9.2.4.0000.
How severe is CVE-2021-22532?: CVE-2021-22532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22532?: CVE-2021-22532 affects Microfocus Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22532?: 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.
Does CVE-2021-22532 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-22532 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9674.
When was CVE-2021-22532 published?: CVE-2021-22532 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/edirectory-92/edirectory925_releasenotes/data/edirectory925_releasenotes.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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