Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-22048
The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the IWA (Integrated Windows Authentication) authentication mechanism. A malicious actor with non-administrative access to vCenter Server may exploit this issue to elevate privileges to a higher privileged group.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2021-22048
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-22048
0.87%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-22048
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.5
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.0
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2021-22048
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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0025.html
VMSA-2021-0025Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167795/VMware-Security-Advisory-2021-0025.3.html
VMware Security Advisory 2021-0025.3 ≈ Packet StormRelease Notes;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167733/VMware-Security-Advisory-2022-0025.2.html
VMware Security Advisory 2022-0025.2 ≈ Packet StormRelease Notes;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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