CVE-2021-22521 Privilege escalation in ZENworks Configuration Management
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability in Micro Focus ZENworks Configuration Management to gain unauthorized system privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-22521?
CVE-2021-22521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in ZENworks Configuration Management, published on 30 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A privileged escalation vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus ZENworks Configuration Management, affecting version 2020 Update 1 and all prior versions. The vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized system privileges.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22521?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microfocus Zenworks Configuration Management, Microfocus Zenworks Endpoint Security Management.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22521?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22521 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-22521 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22521 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7r86-h946-g8h2.