CVE-2021-22521 (GCVE-0-2021-22521)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-07-30 20:21 – Updated: 2024-08-03 18:44
VLAI
Summary
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.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Privileged escalation vulnerability.
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
n/a ZENworks Configuration Management Affected: 2020 Update 1 and all prior versions
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