5.3
Medium
Exploited
CVE-2021-22017 VMware vCenter Server Improper Access Control
Active exploitation observed
· CISA KEV catalogue
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware campaigns
Not observed so far
Weakness
CWE-23
Description
Rhttproxy as used in vCenter Server contains a vulnerability due to improper implementation of URI normalization. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to bypass proxy leading to internal endpoints being accessed.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| VMware vCenter Server, VMware Cloud Foundation | Versions not published |
References
- www.vmware.com www.vmware.com
Timeline
- Published
- Added to the KEV catalogue
- Last modified
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