CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2021-02-08

CVE-2021-22502

microfocus operation_bridge_reporter Security Advisory (CVE-2021-22502)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-22502 impacting microfocus operation_bridge_reporter. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product microfocus / operation_bridge_reporter
Affected Versions 10.40
Weakness Enumeration CWE-78

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-22502 impacting microfocus operation_bridge_reporter.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-22502.yaml
id: cve-2021-22502

info:
  name: microfocus operation_bridge_reporter - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-22502 affecting microfocus operation_bridge_reporter.
    Evaluation: Remote Code execution vulnerability in Micro Focus Operation Bridge Reporter (OBR) product, affecting version 10.40. The vulnerability could be exploi...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-22502
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2021-22502
    cwe-id: CWE-78
  tags: cve,cve-2021-22502,microfocus,operation_bridge_reporter,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "operation_bridge_reporter"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-22502.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-22502
# Target: microfocus operation_bridge_reporter | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-22502 (microfocus operation_bridge_reporter)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against microfocus operation_bridge_reporter scope (10.40).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-22502.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-22502
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install operation_bridge_reporter 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade operation_bridge_reporter 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update operation_bridge_reporter

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i operation_bridge_reporter 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i operation_bridge_reporter

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-22502 in microfocus operation_bridge_reporter?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update microfocus operation_bridge_reporter packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-22502?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-22502?

CVE-2021-22502 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-22502
Weakness CWE-78
Vendor microfocus
Product operation_bridge_reporter
Published 2021-02-08
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H