CVE-2021-21978
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CVE-2021-21978 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware View Planner 4.x prior to 4.6 Security Patch 1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability. Improper input validation and lack of authorization leading to arbitrary file upload in logupload web application. EPSS estimates a 98.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware View Planner 4.x prior to 4.6 Security Patch 1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability. Improper input validation and lack of authorization leading to arbitrary file upload in logupload web application. An unauthorized attacker with network access to View Planner Harness could upload and execute a specially crafted file leading to remote code execution within the logupload container.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | View Planner | >= 4.0, < 4.6 |
| Vmware | View Planner | 4.6 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161879/VMware-View-Planner-4.6-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161879/VMware-View-Planner-4.6-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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