What is CVE-2021-22008?

CVE-2021-22008 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the vCenter Server VAPI (vCenter API) service.

How does CVE-2021-22008 impact VMware Cloud Foundation?

CVE-2021-22008 affects VMware Cloud Foundation versions 3.0 to 5.0.

How does CVE-2021-22008 impact VMware vCenter Server 6.5?

CVE-2021-22008 impacts VMware vCenter Server version 6.5.

How does CVE-2021-22008 impact VMware vCenter Server 6.7?

CVE-2021-22008 impacts VMware vCenter Server version 6.7.

How does CVE-2021-22008 impact VMware vCenter Server 7.0?

CVE-2021-22008 impacts VMware vCenter Server version 7.0.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22008?

The severity of CVE-2021-22008 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

How can CVE-2021-22008 be exploited?

An attacker with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server can exploit CVE-2021-22008 by sending a specially crafted json-rpc message to gain access to sensitive information.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22008?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-22008 in the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2021-0020 at https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-22008

high

7.5

23/9/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-22008

First published: Thu Sep 23 2021(Updated: )

The vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability in VAPI (vCenter API) service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted json-rpc message to gain access to sensitive information.

Credit: 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

Remedy

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html

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Reference Links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22008?
CVE-2021-22008 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the vCenter Server VAPI (vCenter API) service.
How does CVE-2021-22008 impact VMware Cloud Foundation?
CVE-2021-22008 affects VMware Cloud Foundation versions 3.0 to 5.0.
How does CVE-2021-22008 impact VMware vCenter Server 6.5?
CVE-2021-22008 impacts VMware vCenter Server version 6.5.
How does CVE-2021-22008 impact VMware vCenter Server 6.7?
CVE-2021-22008 impacts VMware vCenter Server version 6.7.
How does CVE-2021-22008 impact VMware vCenter Server 7.0?
CVE-2021-22008 impacts VMware vCenter Server version 7.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22008?
The severity of CVE-2021-22008 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How can CVE-2021-22008 be exploited?
An attacker with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server can exploit CVE-2021-22008 by sending a specially crafted json-rpc message to gain access to sensitive information.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22008?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-22008 in the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2021-0020 at https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html.

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