CVE-2021-21978 File upload in VMware View Planner
An unauthorized attacker can upload and execute a malicious file in the logupload web application, leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-21978?
CVE-2021-21978 is a critical vulnerability in VMware View Planner, published on 3 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VMware View Planner 4.x prior to 4.6 Security Patch 1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability. Improper input validation and lack of authorization leading to arbitrary file upload in logupload web application. An unauthorized attacker with network access to View Planner Harness could upload and execute a specially crafted file leading to remote code execution within the logupload container.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware View Planner.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21978 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-21978 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-21978 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Nuclei template and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmcw-cw5c-rg22.