CVE-2021-21980

HIGHScheduled

Published:Nov 24, 2021(4 years ago)

Modified:Nov 21, 2024

Remote ExploitNo Auth RequiredNo InteractionLow Complexity

Vulnerability Description

The vSphere Web Client (FLEX/Flash) contains an unauthorized arbitrary file read vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information.

Attack Characteristics

Network AccessLow ComplexityNo Auth NeededNo User Interaction

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No Fix Known

No patch has been released yet. Apply workarounds or mitigations where available.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Fixed In
vmware	cloud_foundation	-	-
vmware	vcenter_server	-	-
vmware	vcenter_server	-

Timeline

Published
CVE disclosed publicly
Nov 24, 20214 years ago
Last Modified
Most recent update
Nov 21, 20241 year ago
Indexed to CVEInsight
Added to this platform
Mar 29, 20261 month ago

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0027.htmlPatch
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0027.htmlPatch

CVSS Score

v3.1

7.5/ 10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

At a Glance

Affected Products

References

vmware / cloud_foundation

CVE-2021-21980

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Official Sources

CVSS v3 Vector

Impact Analysis

CVE-2021-21980

✦ Vulnerability Description

Attack Characteristics

Affected Software

Timeline

References

CVSS Score

At a Glance

Official Sources

CVSS v3 Vector

Impact Analysis

Vulnerability Description