CVE-2021-21984

VMware vRealize Business for Cloud 7.x prior to 7.6.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to an unauthorised end point

published May 7, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unauthorized endpoint is leaving the door wide open! An attacker with network access can exploit this in VMware vRealize Business for Cloud versions before 7.6.0, leading to some serious remote code execution trouble. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of this as a hotel with a staff-only area that can be accessed through a hidden door. If a savvy intruder finds that door, they can waltz into the staff rooms and access all the guest information without a keycard! If exploited, a malicious actor could execute arbitrary code on your vRealize Business for Cloud Virtual Appliance, potentially gaining access to sensitive data, altering configurations, or even taking control of the entire system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this as a hotel with a staff-only area that can be accessed through a hidden door. If a savvy intruder finds that door, they can waltz into the staff rooms and access all the guest information without a keycard! This vulnerability allows for remote code execution due to an endpoint that fails to authenticate users properly. As a result, an attacker with network access can send malicious requests to execute code on the affected system.

What to do

If exploited, a malicious actor could execute arbitrary code on your vRealize Business for Cloud Virtual Appliance, potentially gaining access to sensitive data, altering configurations, or even taking control of the entire system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, upgrade to vRealize Business for Cloud version 7.6.0 or later immediately. Also, review your network access controls to ensure only trusted users can connect. Regularly monitor your system for any suspicious activities! You've got this! With these steps, you can lock down your system and keep it secure. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01981 ยท 80.4th percentile
Published
2021-05-07T11:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAY 11:20Z
    VMware vRealize Business for Cloud 7.x prior to 7.6.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to an unauthorised end point
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