RCE in Microfocus Operation_bridge_reporter
CVE-2021-22502
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.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.967 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microfocus Operation_bridge_reporter — versions 10.40
- N/a Operation Bridge Reporter. — versions OBR 10.40
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@opentext.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@opentext.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@opentext.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@opentext.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-22502?
- CVE-2021-22502 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Operation_bridge_reporter, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2021-02-08.
- How severe is CVE-2021-22502?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-22502 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2021-22502 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.