CVE-2021-21978

Public Exploit

Description

VMware View Planner 4.x prior to 4.6 Security Patch 1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability. Improper input validation and lack of authorization leading to arbitrary file upload in logupload web application. An unauthorized attacker with network access to View Planner Harness could upload and execute a specially crafted file leading to remote code execution within the logupload container.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 93.51% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware View Planner
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0003.html vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161879/VMware-View-Planner-4.6-Remote-Code-Execution.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21978?
CVE-2021-21978 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21978?
To fix CVE-2021-21978, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21978 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-21978 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21978?
CVE-2021-21978 affects n/a VMware View Planner.
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