How severe is CVE-2021-38127?

CVE-2021-38127 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-2021-38127 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38127?

CVE-2021-38127 primarily affects Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38127?

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

When was CVE-2021-38127 published?

CVE-2021-38127 was published on 2022-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38127

CVE-2021-38127 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager
Published: 2022-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager, affecting versions 7.4.x and 7.5.x. The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38127?: Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager, affecting versions 7.4.x and 7.5.x. The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
How severe is CVE-2021-38127?: CVE-2021-38127 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-2021-38127 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38127?: CVE-2021-38127 primarily affects Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38127?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38127 published?: CVE-2021-38127 was published on 2022-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000003453?language=en_US

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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