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.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170116/VMware-vCenter-vScalation-Privilege-Escalation.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
03 Feb 2023, 19:12
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | (MISC) http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170116/VMware-vCenter-vScalation-Privilege-Escalation.html - Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
06 Dec 2022, 18:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| CWE | CWE-552 | |
| References |
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27 Sep 2021, 14:17
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | (MISC) https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : 7.2
v3 : 7.8 |
| CWE | CWE-269 |
23 Sep 2021, 13:53
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2021-09-23 13:15
Updated : 2023-12-10 14:09
NVD link : CVE-2021-22015
Mitre link : CVE-2021-22015
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-22015
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Products Affected
vmware
- vcenter_server
- cloud_foundation
CWE
CWE-552
Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties