CVE-2021-22005
CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
VMware vCenter Server
PublishedSep 23, 2021
First seenSep 23, 2021
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Nov 17, 2021Update
- vmware cloud_foundation5.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vmware vcenter_server | 6.5, 6.7, 7.0 | — |
| vmware cloud_foundation | 3.0 ≤ v < 5.0 | 5.0 |
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