Vulnerability identifier: #VU56803

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22014

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in VAMI (Virtual Appliance Management Infrastructure). A remote authenticated VAMI user can send a specially crafted request to port 5480/TCP and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 6.5 - 7.0.0

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html

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Q & A

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.