CVE-2021-22005

Known Exploited Public Exploit

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 94.45% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware vCenter Server, VMware Cloud Foundation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html patch vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164439/VMware-vCenter-Server-Analytics-CEIP-Service-File-Upload.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22005?
CVE-2021-22005 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22005?
To fix CVE-2021-22005, 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-2021-22005 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2021-22005 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. 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-2021-22005?
CVE-2021-22005 affects n/a VMware vCenter Server, VMware Cloud Foundation.
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