Vulnerability Description
The vCenter Server contains an authenticated code execution vulnerability in VAMI (Virtual Appliance Management Infrastructure). An authenticated VAMI user with network access to port 5480 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to execute code on the underlying operating system that hosts vCenter Server.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | >= 3.0, < 5.0 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 6.5 |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-22014?
CVE-2021-22014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The vCenter Server contains an authenticated code execution vulnerability in VAMI (Virtual Appliance Management Infrastructure). An authenticated VAMI user with network access to port 5480 on vCenter ...
How severe is CVE-2021-22014?
CVE-2021-22014 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22014?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Vcenter Server.