CVE-2021-21982
First published: Thu Apr 01 2021(Updated: )
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance 1.0.0 and 1.01 has an authentication bypass vulnerability that may allow a malicious actor with network access to the administrative interface of the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance to obtain a valid authentication token. Successful exploitation of this issue would result in the attacker being able to view and alter administrative configuration settings.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Carbon Black Cloud | <=1.0.1 | |
| Linux Kernel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21982?
CVE-2021-21982 is considered a critical vulnerability with a high potential for exploitation due to authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21982?
To mitigate CVE-2021-21982, upgrade your VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance to version 1.0.2 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2021-21982?
CVE-2021-21982 affects VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1.
Who is impacted by CVE-2021-21982?
Organizations using VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 are at risk of CVE-2021-21982.
What does CVE-2021-21982 exploit in the VMware Carbon Black Cloud?
CVE-2021-21982 exploits an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to the administrative interface.
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