Vulnerability identifier: #VU51179

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21978

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
VMware View Planner
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: VMware, Inc

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware View Planner: 4.6

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0003.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.