Vulnerability identifier: #VU51808
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
VMware vRealize Operations Manager (vROps)
Server applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in vRealize Operations Manager API. A remote privileged user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
VMware vRealize Operations Manager (vROps): 7.5 - 8.3.0
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0004.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user 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.