CVE-2021-22005
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
94.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The vCenter Server contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Analytics service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to execute code on vCenter Server by uploading a specially crafted file.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2021-11-17
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-09-23
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-22005?
The vCenter Server contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Analytics service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to execute code on vCenter Server by uploading a specially crafted file.
Is CVE-2021-22005 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2021-22005 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 11/17/2021.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-22005?
CVE-2021-22005 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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