CVE-2021-22016

Description

The vCenter Server contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to a lack of input sanitization. An attacker may exploit this issue to execute malicious scripts by tricking a victim into clicking a malicious link.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.72% Top 15%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22016?
CVE-2021-22016 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22016?
To fix CVE-2021-22016, 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-2021-22016 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-22016 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22016?
CVE-2021-22016 affects n/a VMware vCenter Server, VMware Cloud Foundation.
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