What is CVE-2021-22523?

CVE-2021-22523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Verastream Host Integrator, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.6/10. Published 2021-07-22.

How severe is CVE-2021-22523?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.6 out of 10.

XXE in Microfocus Verastream Host Integrator

CVE-2021-22523

XML External Entity vulnerability in Micro Focus Verastream Host Integrator, affecting version 7.8 Update 1 and earlier versions. The vulnerability could allow the control of web browser and hijacking user sessions.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.008 (53.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Microfocus Verastream_host_integrator — versions 7.8
N/a Verastream Host Integrator. — versions Version 7.8 Update 1 and earlier versions.

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

References

security@opentext.com (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22523?: CVE-2021-22523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Verastream Host Integrator, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.6/10. Published 2021-07-22.
How severe is CVE-2021-22523?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.6 out of 10.