CVE-2021-21980 — HIGH (7.5)

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.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	3.0
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.5

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-21980?

CVE-2021-21980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 acces...

How severe is CVE-2021-21980?

CVE-2021-21980 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21980?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Vcenter Server.