CVE-2021-22015: vmware cloud_foundation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-22015 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in vmware cloud_foundation. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 23-09-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The vCenter Server contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to improper permissions of files and directories. An authenticated local user with non-administrative privilege may exploit these issues to elevate their privileges to root on vCenter Server Appliance.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.94%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
80%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.94% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
VMware vCenter vScalation Priv Esc
exploit/linux/local/vcenter_java_wrapper_vmon_priv_esc
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware2 products
- cloud_foundation≥ 3.0, < 5.0
- vcenter_serverEOL6.5 | 6.7 | 7.0
1 vendor · 2 products
References
2 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/170116/VMware-vCenter-vScalation-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry