Vulnerability identifier: #VU51875
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in URL handling. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted URL to bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance: 1.0.0 - 1.0.1
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0005.html
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.