CVE-2021-21983 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

Arbitrary file write vulnerability in vRealize Operations Manager API (CVE-2021-21983) prior to 8.4 may allow an authenticated malicious actor with network access to the vRealize Operations Manager API can write files to arbitrary locations on the underlying photon operating system.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	3.0
Vmware	Vrealize Operations Manager	7.0.0
Vmware	Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager	8.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162349/VMware-vRealize-Operations-Manager-SExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162349/VMware-vRealize-Operations-Manager-SExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0004.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-21983?

CVE-2021-21983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Arbitrary file write vulnerability in vRealize Operations Manager API (CVE-2021-21983) prior to 8.4 may allow an authenticated malicious actor with network access to the vRealize Operations Manager AP...

How severe is CVE-2021-21983?

CVE-2021-21983 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21983?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Vrealize Operations Manager, Vmware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager.