CVE-2021-22022: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Aug 30 2021(Updated: )
The vRealize Operations Manager API (8.x prior to 8.5) contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to vRealize Operations Manager API can read any arbitrary file on server leading to information disclosure.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Cloud Foundation | >=3.0<=3.10.2.1 | |
| VMware Cloud Foundation | >=4.0<=4.2.1 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations Manager | >=8.0.0<8.5.0 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations Manager | =7.5.0 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | >=8.0<=8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-22022.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22022?
The severity of CVE-2021-22022 is medium.
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware vRealize Operations Manager, and VMware vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2021-22022?
A malicious actor with administrative access to vRealize Operations Manager API can read any arbitrary file on the server.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-22022?
Yes, VMware has released a patch to address the vulnerability. Please refer to the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2021-0018 for more information.
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