CVE-2021-22514 Code injection in Application Performance Management (APM)

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Micro Focus Application Performance Management installations, requiring immediate patching by system administrators.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-22514?

CVE-2021-22514 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Application Performance Management (APM), published on 28 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in Micro Focus Application Performance Management, affecting versions 9.40, 9.50 and 9.51. The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of APM.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22514?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Application Performance Management.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22514?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2021-22514 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22514 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2pvm-p3x6-gxvp.

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