CVE-2021-22006: High severity vmware vcenter server and cloud foundation vulnerability

Published Sep 23, 2021
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Updated

The vCenter Server contains a reverse proxy bypass vulnerability due to the way the endpoints handle the URI. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to access restricted endpoints.

Affected Software

3 affected components
VMware Cloud Foundation>=3.0<5.0
VMware vCenter Server=6.7
VMware vCenter Server=7.0

Event History

Sep 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:41 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22006?

CVE-2021-22006 is a vulnerability in vCenter Server that allows a malicious actor to bypass the reverse proxy and access restricted endpoints.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22006?

The severity of CVE-2021-22006 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-22006?

VMware Cloud Foundation versions 3.0 to 5.0, VMware vCenter Server version 6.7, and VMware vCenter Server version 7.0 are affected by CVE-2021-22006.

4

How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2021-22006?

A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server can exploit CVE-2021-22006 to access restricted endpoints.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22006?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-22006 in the VMware security advisory VMSA-2021-0020.

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