CVE-2021-22511 json
SSL/TLS certificate validation unconditionally disabled by Jenkins Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin
published 2021-04-08 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-q296-9j5x-fxf4 , EUVD-2022-4859
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 34%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin - Jenkins plugin. The vulnerability affects version 6.7 and earlier versions. The vulnerability could allow unconditionally disabling of SSL/TLS certificates.
Patch / fix
- maven org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin 6.8
Exploit prediction
0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 4.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin | <6.8 |
6.8 |
Affected products
- n/a Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin - Jenkins plugin.
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-22511
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-q296-9j5x-fxf4
- NVD CVE-2021-22511
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