Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-22506?

Affected: Access Manager (Microfocus); Access Manager. versions >= All version prior version 5.0.. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2021-22506 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 6, 2021.

Is CVE-2021-22506 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of Nov 17, 2021.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2021-22506?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-22506?

Fixed versions are available, including Access Manager 5.0.

How urgently should CVE-2021-22506 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2021-22506

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Advance configuration exposing Information Leakage vulnerability in Micro Focus Access Manager product, affects all versions prior to version 5.0.

Published Mar 26, 2021 · Updated Oct 27, 2025

Key Facts

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CVE-2021-22506 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Access Manager (Microfocus), Access Manager..
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 6, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Access Manager 5.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

26%

Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Advance configuration exposing Information Leakage vulnerability in Micro Focus Access Manager product, affects all versions prior to version 5.0. The vulnerability could cause information leakage.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Nov 3, 2021	Nov 17, 2021	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Aug 6, 2021	Nov 17, 2021	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Nov 3, 2021	Nov 17, 2021	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Nov 3, 2021	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Access ManagerMicrofocus	See advisory	5.0
Access Manager.	>= All version prior version 5.0.	n/a

Patched Releases

Access Manager

5.0

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 26, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 6, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Oct 27, 2025

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FAQ

Common Questions.

Advance configuration exposing Information Leakage vulnerability in Micro Focus Access Manager product, affects all versions prior to version 5.0.
Affected: Access Manager (Microfocus); Access Manager. versions >= All version prior version 5.0.. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 6, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of Nov 17, 2021.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Access Manager 5.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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