CVE-2021-22013: Path Traversal

Published Sep 23, 2021
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Updated

The vCenter Server contains a file path traversal vulnerability leading to information disclosure in the appliance management API. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information.

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·11:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:58 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22013?

CVE-2021-22013 is a file path traversal vulnerability in vCenter Server that can lead to information disclosure.

2

How does CVE-2021-22013 affect VMware Cloud Foundation?

VMware Cloud Foundation versions 3.0 to 5.0 are affected by CVE-2021-22013.

3

Which versions of VMware vCenter Server are affected by CVE-2021-22013?

CVE-2021-22013 affects VMware vCenter Server versions 6.7 and 7.0.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22013?

CVE-2021-22013 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

5

How can CVE-2021-22013 be mitigated?

Apply the necessary patches and updates provided by VMware to fix the vulnerability.

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