CVE-2021-22525

Name: CVE-2021-22525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-02T17:15:08.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This release addresses a potential information leakage vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager versions prior to 5.0.1. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This release addresses a potential information leakage vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager versions prior to 5.0.1

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

14.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Access Manager	< 5.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22525?

This release addresses a potential information leakage vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager versions prior to 5.0.1

How severe is CVE-2021-22525?

CVE-2021-22525 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22525?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-22525?

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Source: NVD / NIST