How severe is CVE-2021-38125?

CVE-2021-38125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38125 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38125?

CVE-2021-38125 primarily affects Microfocus Operations Bridge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38125?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-38125 published?

CVE-2021-38125 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38125

CVE-2021-38125 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Operations Bridge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Operations Bridge
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauthenticated remote code execution in Micro Focus Operations Bridge containerized, affecting versions 2021.05, 2021.08, and newer versions of Micro Focus Operations Bridge containerized if the deployment was upgraded from 2021.05 or 2021.08. The vulnerability could be exploited to unauthenticated remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38125?: Unauthenticated remote code execution in Micro Focus Operations Bridge containerized, affecting versions 2021.05, 2021.08, and newer versions of Micro Focus Operations Bridge containerized if the deployment was upgraded from 2021.05 or 2021.08. The vulnerability could be exploited to unauthenticated remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-38125?: CVE-2021-38125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38125 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38125?: CVE-2021-38125 primarily affects Microfocus Operations Bridge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38125?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-38125 published?: CVE-2021-38125 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000005303?language=en_US

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2021.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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