How severe is CVE-2022-41221?

CVE-2022-41221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-41221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41221?

CVE-2022-41221 affects Opentext Archive Center Administration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41221?

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.

When was CVE-2022-41221 published?

CVE-2022-41221 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41221

CVE-2022-41221 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opentext Archive Center Administration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Opentext Archive Center Administration
Published: 2023-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The client in OpenText Archive Center Administration through 21.2 allows XXE attacks. Authenticated users of the OpenText Archive Center Administration client (Versions 16.2.3, 21.2, and older versions) could upload XML files to the application that it did not sufficiently validate. As a result, attackers could craft XML files that, when processed by the application, would cause a negative security impact such as data exfiltration or localized denial of service against the application instance and system of the user running it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41221?: The client in OpenText Archive Center Administration through 21.2 allows XXE attacks. Authenticated users of the OpenText Archive Center Administration client (Versions 16.2.3, 21.2, and older versions) could upload XML files to the application that it did not sufficiently validate. As a result, attackers could craft XML files that, when processed by the application, would cause a negative security impact such as data exfiltration or localized denial of service against the application instance and system of the user running it.
How severe is CVE-2022-41221?: CVE-2022-41221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41221?: CVE-2022-41221 affects Opentext Archive Center Administration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41221?: 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.
When was CVE-2022-41221 published?: CVE-2022-41221 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://labs.withsecure.com/advisories/opentext-archive-center-administration-client-xxe-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opentext:archive_center_administration:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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