CVE-2021-22005 Scanner

VMware vCenter Server is a centralized management platform for VMware vSphere environments. It enables the management of virtual machines and hosts, and also allows for the administration of storage, network, and security policies. VMware Cloud Foundation is a platform that combines VMware vSphere, VMware NSX, and VMware vSAN to provide a complete software-defined data center solution. Its goal is to simplify the deployment and management of hybrid cloud platforms.

The CVE-2021-22005 vulnerability detected in VMware vCenter Server's Analytics service is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Essentially, any malicious actor with network access to port 443 of the affected vCenter Server can exploit this vulnerability by uploading a specially crafted file. This can allow the actor to execute code on the vCenter Server.

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to significant security risks. Attackers can potentially gain unauthorized access to critical data, and even take control of the entire vCenter Server infrastructure. This can result in the theft of sensitive information, misconfiguration of virtual machines and hosts, or even ransom demands.

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REFERENCES

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164439/VMware-vCenter-Server-Analytics-CEIP-Service-File-Upload.html
• https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html