CVE-2021-22014

Name: CVE-2021-22014
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-23T12:15:08.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22014 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The vCenter Server contains an authenticated code execution vulnerability in VAMI (Virtual Appliance Management Infrastructure). An authenticated VAMI user with network access to port 5480 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to execute code on the underlying operating system that hosts vCenter Server.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vCenter Server contains an authenticated code execution vulnerability in VAMI (Virtual Appliance Management Infrastructure). An authenticated VAMI user with network access to port 5480 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to execute code on the underlying operating system that hosts vCenter Server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22014?

How severe is CVE-2021-22014?

CVE-2021-22014 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22014?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST