Auth bypass in Microfocus Zenworks Configuration Management
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.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (14.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 14th percentile — 14.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Microfocus Zenworks Configuration Management — versions 2020
- Microfocus Zenworks Endpoint Security Management — versions 2020
- Zenworks Configuration Management — versions 2020 Update 1 and all prior versions
Weakness classification (CWE)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-22521?
- CVE-2021-22521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Zenworks Configuration Management, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2021-07-30.
- How severe is CVE-2021-22521?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.