CVE-2021-22005
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CVE-2021-22005 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The vCenter Server contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Analytics service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to execute code on vCenter Server by uploading a specially crafted file.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 100.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The vCenter Server contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Analytics service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to execute code on vCenter Server by uploading a specially crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
100.0th percentile
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | >= 3.0, < 5.0 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 6.5 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 6.7 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 7.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164439/VMware-vCenter-Server-Analytics-CEIP-Service-File-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164439/VMware-vCenter-Server-Analytics-CEIP-Service-File-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22005US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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