CVE-2021-22048

Description

The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the IWA (Integrated Windows Authentication) authentication mechanism. A malicious actor with non-administrative access to vCenter Server may exploit this issue to elevate privileges to a higher privileged group.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.87% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: n/a VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation

References

Link	Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0025.html	patch vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167733/VMware-Security-Advisory-2022-0025.2.html	vdb entry third party advisory release notes
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167795/VMware-Security-Advisory-2021-0025.3.html	vdb entry third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22048?: CVE-2021-22048 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22048?: To fix CVE-2021-22048, 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-2021-22048 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22048 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22048?: CVE-2021-22048 affects n/a VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation.

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