#VU56804 Incorrect default permissions in vCenter Server - CVE-2021-22015
Published: September 21, 2021 / Updated: December 5, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU56804
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22015
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
vCenter Server
Software vendor:
VMware, Inc
VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the system. A local user with access to the system can escalate privilege to root on vCenter Server Appliance.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.