VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2021-22015
CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability1.94%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2021-09-23
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
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.
Weakness classification
- CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Primary references
- security@vmware.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- security@vmware.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Vendor Advisory