How severe is CVE-2021-38135?

CVE-2021-38135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38135 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38135?

CVE-2021-38135 primarily affects Microfocus Imanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38135?

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-2021-38135 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-38135 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-24608.

When was CVE-2021-38135 published?

CVE-2021-38135 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38135

CVE-2021-38135 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Imanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-406.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-24608
Weakness: CWE-406
Affected product: Microfocus Imanager
Published: 2024-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Possible External Service Interaction attack in iManager has been discovered in OpenText™ iManager 3.2.6.0000.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38135?: Possible External Service Interaction attack in iManager has been discovered in OpenText™ iManager 3.2.6.0000.
How severe is CVE-2021-38135?: CVE-2021-38135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38135 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38135?: CVE-2021-38135 primarily affects Microfocus Imanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38135?: 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-2021-38135 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-38135 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-24608.
When was CVE-2021-38135 published?: CVE-2021-38135 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/imanager-32/imanager326_releasenotes/data/imanager326_releasenotes.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:imanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:imanager:3.2.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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