CVE-2021-22006: vmware cloud_foundation
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 23-09-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-22006 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in vmware cloud_foundation. EPSS estimates a 6.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
6.61%
0%100%
Low · +0.18 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-09-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The vCenter Server contains a reverse proxy bypass vulnerability due to the way the endpoints handle the URI. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to access restricted endpoints.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
6.61%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
94%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.18 pp
From 6.43% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score6.61%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Vmware2 products
- cloud_foundation≥ 3.0, < 5.0
- vcenter_serverEOL6.7 | 7.0
1 vendor · 2 products