ID:6895 - Exploit for Improper Authorization in VMware View Planner - CVE-2021-21978

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6895 - Exploit for Improper Authorization in VMware View Planner - CVE-2021-21978

ID:6895 - Exploit for Improper Authorization in VMware View Planner - CVE-2021-21978

Published: October 18, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51179
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21978
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
VMware View Planner

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization within the View Planner Harness feature in logupload web application. A remote non-authenticated attacker can upload and execute arbitrary file on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the logupload container.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.