CVE-2021-21985: VMware vCenter Server Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Published May 26, 2021
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Updated

The vSphere Client (HTML5) contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to lack of input validation in the Virtual SAN Health Check plug-in which is enabled by default in vCenter Server. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 may exploit this issue to execute commands with unrestricted privileges on the underlying operating system that hosts vCenter Server.

Other sources

VMware vSphere Client contains an improper input validation vulnerability in the Virtual SAN Health Check plug-in, which is enabled by default in vCenter Server, which allows for remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

54 affected components
VMware vCenter Server
VMware vCenter Server=6.5
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-a
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-b
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-e
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-f
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1b
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1e
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1g
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2b
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2g
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3f
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3k
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3n
VMware vCenter Server=6.7
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-a
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-b
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-d
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update1
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update1b
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update2
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update2a
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update2c
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3a
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3b
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3f
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3g
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3j
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3l
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3m
VMware vCenter Server=7.0
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-a
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-b
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-c
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-d
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update1
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update1a
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update1c
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update1d
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update2
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update2a
VMware Cloud Foundation>=3.0<3.10.2.1
VMware Cloud Foundation>=4.0<4.2.1

Event History

May 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Oct 14, 58448
Event
07:08 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-21985?

CVE-2021-21985 is a vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server that allows remote code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-21985?

CVE-2021-21985 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is VMware vCenter Server versions 6.5, 6.7, and 7.0, as well as VMware Cloud Foundation versions 3.0 to 4.2.1.

4

Is the Virtual SAN Health Check plug-in enabled by default?

Yes, the Virtual SAN Health Check plug-in is enabled by default in vCenter Server.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-21985?

To fix CVE-2021-21985, apply the necessary patches provided by VMware and follow their recommended mitigation steps.

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