What is CVE-2021-22005?

CVE-2021-22005 is a vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server that allows an attacker to execute code on the server by uploading a specially crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2021-22005?

CVE-2021-22005 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-22005?

VMware vCenter Server versions 6.5, 6.7, and 7.0, as well as VMware Cloud Foundation versions 3.0 to 5.0, are affected by CVE-2021-22005.

How can CVE-2021-22005 be exploited?

An attacker with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server can exploit CVE-2021-22005 by uploading a specially crafted file.

Are there any references for CVE-2021-22005?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-22005 at the following links: [Packet Storm](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164439/VMware-vCenter-Server-Analytics-CEIP-Service-File-Upload.html) and [VMware Security Advisories](https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html).

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CVE-2021-22005

Exploited

critical

9.8

CWE

23/9/2021

8/8/2023

CVE-2021-22005: VMware vCenter Server File Upload Vulnerability

First published: Thu Sep 23 2021(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
VMware Cloud Foundation	>=3.0<5.0
VMware vCenter Server	=6.5
VMware vCenter Server	=6.7
VMware vCenter Server	=7.0

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What is CVE-2021-22005?
CVE-2021-22005 is a vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server that allows an attacker to execute code on the server by uploading a specially crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2021-22005?
CVE-2021-22005 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-22005?
VMware vCenter Server versions 6.5, 6.7, and 7.0, as well as VMware Cloud Foundation versions 3.0 to 5.0, are affected by CVE-2021-22005.
How can CVE-2021-22005 be exploited?
An attacker with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server can exploit CVE-2021-22005 by uploading a specially crafted file.
Are there any references for CVE-2021-22005?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-22005 at the following links: [Packet Storm](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164439/VMware-vCenter-Server-Analytics-CEIP-Service-File-Upload.html) and [VMware Security Advisories](https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html).

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