CVE-2021-22531

Name: CVE-2021-22531
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-12T19:15:48.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22531 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A bug exist in the input parameter of Access Manager that allows supply of invalid character to trigger cross-site scripting vulnerability. This affects NetIQ Access Manager 4.5 and 5.0. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A bug exist in the input parameter of Access Manager that allows supply of invalid character to trigger cross-site scripting vulnerability. This affects NetIQ Access Manager 4.5 and 5.0

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Access Manager	4.5
Microfocus	Access Manager	5.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22531?

A bug exist in the input parameter of Access Manager that allows supply of invalid character to trigger cross-site scripting vulnerability. This affects NetIQ Access Manager 4.5 and 5.0

How severe is CVE-2021-22531?

CVE-2021-22531 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22531?

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-2021-22531?

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Source: NVD / NIST