CVE-2021-22002: vmware cloud_foundation Improper Authentication
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-22002 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Authentication vulnerability in vmware cloud_foundation. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 31-08-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager, allow the /cfg web app and diagnostic endpoints, on port 8443, to be accessed via port 443 using a custom host header. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 could tamper with host headers to facilitate access to the /cfg web app, in addition a malicious actor could access /cfg diagnostic endpoints without authentication.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
68%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.21% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware4 products
- cloud_foundation4.0 | 4.0.1 | 4.1 | 4.1.0.1 | 4.2.1
- identity_manager3.3.2 | 3.3.3 | 3.3.4 | 3.3.5
- vrealize_suite_lifecycle_manager8.0 | 8.0.1 | 8.1 | 8.2
- workspace_one_access20.01 | 20.10 | 20.10.0.1
1 vendor · 4 products