CVE-2021-22506KEV · OVERDUE

Micro Focus Access Manager Information Leakage Vulnerability

High · published March 26, 2021

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.5. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.0th percentile for exploit probability.

1802
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
26%
Percentile
98.0
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 An advance configuration is the source of a sneaky information leakage risk! If you're using Micro Focus Access Manager prior to version 5.0, attackers might be able to peek into sensitive areas they shouldn't. ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen staff can see the menu orders via a window—a small gap that, while seemingly harmless, can expose private information to the wrong eyes. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive configuration data that could lead to a broader compromise—like handing over a master key to someone who was just supposed to enjoy a meal! The potential fallout could put your entire system at risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen staff can see the menu orders via a window—a small gap that, while seemingly harmless, can expose private information to the wrong eyes. This vulnerability arises from a lack of proper controls in the configuration settings, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the Micro Focus Access Manager. It affects all versions prior to 5.0.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive configuration data that could lead to a broader compromise—like handing over a master key to someone who was just supposed to enjoy a meal! The potential fallout could put your entire system at risk. To mitigate this risk, update your Micro Focus Access Manager to version 5.0 or later immediately. Review your configuration settings to ensure that no unnecessary information is being exposed and tighten access controls where needed. You've got this! Take these steps, patch it up, and secure your digital domain like the hero you are! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.25695 · 98.0th percentile
Published
2021-03-26T13:37Z
KEV added
2021-11-03 · due 2021-11-17
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Nov 17
    kev
  • 26 MAR 13:37Z
    Advance configuration exposing Information Leakage vulnerability in Micro Focus Access Manager product, affects all versions prior to version 5.0
    cvelistv5