CVE-2021-22002

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager, allow the /cfg web app and diagnostic endpoints, on port 8443, to be accessed via port 443 using a custom host header. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 could tamper with host headers to facilitate access to the /cfg web app, in addition a malicious actor could access /cfg diagnostic endpoints without authentication.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0016.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22002?
CVE-2021-22002 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22002?
To fix CVE-2021-22002, 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-2021-22002 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22002 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22002?
CVE-2021-22002 affects n/a VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation.
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