CVE-2021-22017 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

Rhttproxy as used in vCenter Server contains a vulnerability due to improper implementation of URI normalization. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to bypass proxy leading to internal endpoints being accessed.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.7

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-US Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-22017?

CVE-2021-22017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Rhttproxy as used in vCenter Server contains a vulnerability due to improper implementation of URI normalization. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this i...

How severe is CVE-2021-22017?

CVE-2021-22017 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22017?

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