CVE-2021-22027: SSRF

Published Aug 30, 2021
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Updated

The vRealize Operations Manager API (8.x prior to 8.5) contains a Server Side Request Forgery in an end point. An unauthenticated malicious actor with network access to the vRealize Operations Manager API can perform a Server Side Request Forgery attack leading to information disclosure.

Affected Software

5 affected components
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

Event History

Aug 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22027?

CVE-2021-22027 is a vulnerability in the vRealize Operations Manager API (8.x prior to 8.5) that allows an unauthenticated malicious actor to perform a Server Side Request Forgery attack leading to information disclosure.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-22027?

CVE-2021-22027 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-22027?

VMware Cloud Foundation versions 3.0 to 3.10.2.1, VMware Cloud Foundation versions 4.0 to 4.2.1, VMware vRealize Operations Manager versions 8.0.0 to 8.4.0, and VMware vRealize Operations Manager version 7.5.0 are affected by CVE-2021-22027.

4

How can an unauthenticated malicious actor exploit CVE-2021-22027?

An unauthenticated malicious actor with network access to the vRealize Operations Manager API can exploit CVE-2021-22027 by performing a Server Side Request Forgery attack.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22027?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-22027 at this link: https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0018.html.

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