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CVE-2021-22521

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.25%

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CVE-2021-22521 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A privileged escalation vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus ZENworks Configuration Management, affecting version 2020 Update 1 and all prior versions. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized system privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privileged escalation vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus ZENworks Configuration Management, affecting version 2020 Update 1 and all prior versions. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized system privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.25%

15.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrofocusZenworks Configuration Management< 2020
MicrofocusZenworks Configuration Management2020
MicrofocusZenworks Endpoint Security Management< 2020
MicrofocusZenworks Endpoint Security Management2020

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22521?
A privileged escalation vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus ZENworks Configuration Management, affecting version 2020 Update 1 and all prior versions. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized system privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-22521?
CVE-2021-22521 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22521?
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