CVE-2021-22502

Name: CVE-2021-22502
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-08T22:15:12.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 96.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22502 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Remote Code execution vulnerability in Micro Focus Operation Bridge Reporter (OBR) product, affecting version 10.40. The vulnerability could be exploited to allow Remote Code Execution on the OBR server.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 96.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Remote Code execution vulnerability in Micro Focus Operation Bridge Reporter (OBR) product, affecting version 10.40. The vulnerability could be exploited to allow Remote Code Execution on the OBR server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

96.74%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 17, 2021.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Operation Bridge Reporter	10.40

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22502US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22502?

How severe is CVE-2021-22502?

CVE-2021-22502 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 96.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22502?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST