Vulnerability identifier: #VU56802
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Server applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the appliance management API. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to port 443/TCP and read arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
vCenter Server: 6.5 - 6.5u2c
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.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.