CVE-2021-22502
Micro Focus Operation Bridge Report (OBR) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
Remote Code execution vulnerability in Micro Focus Operation Bridge Reporter (OBR) product, affecting version 10.40. The vulnerability could be exploited to allow Remote Code Execution on the OBR server.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 8, 2021, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 27, 2025, 4:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Micro Focus Operation Bridge Report (OBR) contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22502
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2021-22502 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-22502.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22502 | US Government Resource |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-22502 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-22502
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Ostorlab KEV: One-command to detect most remotely known exploitable vulnerabilities. Sourced from CISA KEV, Google's Tsunami, Ostorlab's Asteroid and Bug Bounty programs.
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2021-22502 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2021-22502 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22502 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22502 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22502 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22502 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html Added Reference https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 25, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947 No Types Assigned https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference OpenText https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947 [No types assigned] Added Reference OpenText https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ [No types assigned] Added Reference OpenText https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ [No types assigned] Added Reference OpenText http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html [No types assigned] Removed Reference Micro Focus International (DEFUNCT) https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947 Removed Reference Micro Focus International (DEFUNCT) https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ Removed Reference Micro Focus International (DEFUNCT) https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ Removed Reference Micro Focus International (DEFUNCT) http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html -
CVE Source Update by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Source Micro Focus International (DEFUNCT) OpenText -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Jul. 12, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-94 CWE-78 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162408/Micro-Focus-Operations-Bridge-Reporter-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 11, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947 No Types Assigned https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03775947 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added CWE NIST CWE-94 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operation_bridge_reporter:10.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 09, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-153/ [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-154/ [No Types Assigned]
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Base CVSS Score: 10
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
93.98 }} -0.33%
score
0.99883
percentile