9.8
Critical
Exploited
· ransomware
CVE-2021-22005 VMware vCenter Server File Upload Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
· CISA KEV catalogue
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware campaigns
Known to be used
Weakness
CWE-23
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.
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
- packetstormsecurity.com packetstormsecurity.com
Timeline
- Published
- Added to the KEV catalogue
- Last modified
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