CVE-2021-22021: XSS

Published Aug 30, 2021
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Updated

VMware vRealize Log Insight (8.x prior to 8.4) contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper user input validation. An attacker with user privileges may be able to inject a malicious payload via the Log Insight UI which would be executed when the victim accesses the shared dashboard link.

Affected Software

3 affected components
VMware Cloud Foundation>=4.0<4.3
VMware vRealize Log Insight>=4.0<=4.8
VMware vRealize Log Insight>=8.0.0<8.4

Event History

Aug 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this VMware vRealize Log Insight vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this VMware vRealize Log Insight vulnerability is CVE-2021-22021.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22021?

The severity of CVE-2021-22021 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

What is the affected software version range for this vulnerability?

The affected software versions range from 8.x prior to 8.4 of VMware vRealize Log Insight.

4

What is the CWE category for this vulnerability?

The CWE categories for this vulnerability are CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting) and CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation).

5

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker with user privileges can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a malicious payload via the Log Insight UI.

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