How severe is CVE-2021-38129?

CVE-2021-38129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38129?

CVE-2021-38129 affects Microfocus Operations Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38129?

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

When was CVE-2021-38129 published?

CVE-2021-38129 was published on 2022-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38129

CVE-2021-38129 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Operations Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Operations Agent
Published: 2022-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Escalation of privileges vulnerability in Micro Focus in Micro Focus Operations Agent, affecting versions 12.x up to and including 12.21. The vulnerability could be exploited by a non-privileged local user to access system monitoring data collected by Operations Agent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38129?: Escalation of privileges vulnerability in Micro Focus in Micro Focus Operations Agent, affecting versions 12.x up to and including 12.21. The vulnerability could be exploited by a non-privileged local user to access system monitoring data collected by Operations Agent.
How severe is CVE-2021-38129?: CVE-2021-38129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38129?: CVE-2021-38129 affects Microfocus Operations Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38129?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38129 published?: CVE-2021-38129 was published on 2022-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000003539?language=en_US

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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