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
EPSS: 0.002 (16.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Microfocus Zenworks_configuration_management — versions 2020
- Microfocus Zenworks_endpoint_security_management — versions 2020
- N/a Zenworks Configuration Management — versions 2020 Update 1 and all prior versions
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@opentext.com (x_refsource_MISC)
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.