CVE-2021-22016: vmware cloud_foundation Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.1v3.1MediumModified
Published 23-09-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-22016 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in vmware cloud_foundation. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.90%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 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 reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to a lack of input sanitization. An attacker may exploit this issue to execute malicious scripts by tricking a victim into clicking a malicious link.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.90% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.90%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware2 products
- cloud_foundation≥ 3.0, < 5.0
- vcenter_serverEOL6.7
1 vendor · 2 products