How severe is CVE-2021-22535?

CVE-2021-22535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22535?

CVE-2021-22535 affects Microfocus Netiq Directory And Resource Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22535?

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

When was CVE-2021-22535 published?

CVE-2021-22535 was published on 2021-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22535

CVE-2021-22535 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Directory And Resource Administrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
CVSS v2: 2.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Directory And Resource Administrator
Published: 2021-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauthorized information security disclosure vulnerability on Micro Focus Directory and Resource Administrator (DRA) product, affecting all DRA versions prior to 10.1 Patch 1. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22535?: Unauthorized information security disclosure vulnerability on Micro Focus Directory and Resource Administrator (DRA) product, affecting all DRA versions prior to 10.1 Patch 1. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2021-22535?: CVE-2021-22535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22535?: CVE-2021-22535 affects Microfocus Netiq Directory And Resource Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22535 published?: CVE-2021-22535 was published on 2021-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.microfocus.com/kb/doc.php?id=7025273

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_directory_and_resource_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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