Is CVE-2021-22502 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-22502 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-27.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-22502?

CVE-2021-22502 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2021-22502?

Patch guidance is available from microfocus security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2021-22502.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-22502?

1 product: microfocus operation bridge reporter.

Fix CVE-2021-22502 - CRITICAL

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-78 · OS Command Injection CWE-78 · OS Command Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROFOCUS
Published: 2/8/2021
Last Modified: 10/27/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2021-22502

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