CVE-2021-22042: vmware cloud_foundation Incorrect Authorization
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 16-02-2022Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-22042 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in vmware cloud_foundation. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.30%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 16-02-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware ESXi contains an unauthorized access vulnerability due to VMX having access to settingsd authorization tickets. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may be able to access settingsd service running as a high privileged user.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
21%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.30% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.30%
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≥ 4.0, < 4.4
- esxi7.0:update_1 | 7.0:update_2 | 7.0:update_3
1 vendor · 2 products