CVE-2021-22517: High severity hp data protector vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2021
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Updated

A potential unauthorized privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus Data Protector. The vulnerability affects versions 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50, 10.60, 10.70, 10.80, 10.0 and 10.91. A privileged user may potentially misuse this feature and thus allow unintended and unauthorized access of data.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Microfocus Data Protector=10.0
Microfocus Data Protector=10.10
Microfocus Data Protector=10.20
Microfocus Data Protector=10.30
Microfocus Data Protector=10.40
Microfocus Data Protector=10.50
Microfocus Data Protector=10.60
Microfocus Data Protector=10.70
Microfocus Data Protector=10.80
Microfocus Data Protector=10.91

Event History

Aug 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22517?

CVE-2021-22517 is a potential unauthorized privilege escalation vulnerability identified in Micro Focus Data Protector.

2

Which versions of Micro Focus Data Protector are affected?

Versions 10.0, 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50, 10.60, 10.70, 10.80, and 10.91 of Micro Focus Data Protector are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22517?

CVE-2021-22517 has a severity score of 8.8, which is classified as high.

4

How can a privileged user misuse this vulnerability?

A privileged user may potentially misuse this vulnerability and allow unintended unauthorized privilege escalation.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22517?

More information about CVE-2021-22517 can be found at the following link: https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000001460

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