CVE-2021-21998
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CVE-2021-21998 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.0, 8.1, 8.5 prior to 8.5.8, and 8.6 prior to 8.6.2 has an authentication bypass. A malicious actor with network access to the VMware Carbon Black App Control management server might be able to obtain administrative access to the product without the need to authenticate.. EPSS estimates a 10.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.0, 8.1, 8.5 prior to 8.5.8, and 8.6 prior to 8.6.2 has an authentication bypass. A malicious actor with network access to the VMware Carbon Black App Control management server might be able to obtain administrative access to the product without the need to authenticate.
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 | Carbon Black App Control | >= 8.5, < 8.5.8 |
| Vmware | Carbon Black App Control | >= 8.6, < 8.6.2 |
| Vmware | Carbon Black App Control | 8.0 |
| Vmware | Carbon Black App Control | 8.1 |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0012.html?Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0012.html?Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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