Vulnerability identifier: #VU56084

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22025

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware vRealize Operations Manager (vROps)
Server applications / Virtualization software
VMware Cloud Foundation (vROps)
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can add new nodes to existing vROps cluster.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware vRealize Operations Manager (vROps): 7.5 - 8.4.0

VMware Cloud Foundation (vROps): 3.0 - 4.0

vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: 8.0

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0018.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.