CVE-2021-21980
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CVE-2021-21980 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The vSphere Web Client (FLEX/Flash) contains an unauthorized arbitrary file read vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 4.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The vSphere Web Client (FLEX/Flash) contains an unauthorized arbitrary file read vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.0 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 6.5 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 6.7 |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0027.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0027.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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