#VU56797 Information disclosure in vCenter Server - CVE-2021-22008
Published: September 21, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU56797
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22008
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
vCenter Server
Software vendor:
VMware, Inc
VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in VAPI (vCenter API) service. A remote attacker with access to port 443/TCP can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.