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.
References
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| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164439/VMware-vCenter-Server-Analytics-CEIP-Service-File-Upload.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164439/VMware-vCenter-Server-Analytics-CEIP-Service-File-Upload.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22005 | US Government Resource |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
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| References | () https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
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| CWE | CWE-22 |
Information
Published : 2021-09-23 12:15
Updated : 2025-10-30 20:05
NVD link : CVE-2021-22005
Mitre link : CVE-2021-22005
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-22005
JSON object : View
Products Affected
vmware
- cloud_foundation
- vcenter_server
CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
