CVE-2021-26987

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.44%

Last modified

CVE-2021-26987 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Element Plug-in for vCenter Server incorporates SpringBoot Framework. SpringBoot Framework versions prior to 1.3.2 are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to Remote Code Execution. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Element Plug-in for vCenter Server incorporates SpringBoot Framework. SpringBoot Framework versions prior to 1.3.2 are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to Remote Code Execution. All versions of Element Plug-in for vCenter Server, Management Services versions prior to 2.17.56 and Management Node versions through 12.2 contain vulnerable versions of SpringBoot Framework.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.44%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareSpring Boot< 1.3.2
NetappElement Plug-In For Vcenter ServerAll versions
NetappManagement Services For Element Software And Netapp Hci< 2.17.56
NetappSolidfire \& Hci Management Node<= 12.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26987?
Element Plug-in for vCenter Server incorporates SpringBoot Framework. SpringBoot Framework versions prior to 1.3.2 are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to Remote Code Execution. All versions of Element Plug-in for vCenter Server, Management Services versions prior to 2.17.56 and Management Node versions through 12.2 contain vulnerable versions of SpringBoot Framework.
How severe is CVE-2021-26987?
CVE-2021-26987 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26987?
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