CVE-2021-21984 Missing authorization in VMware vRealize Business for Cloud
An attacker with network access can exploit an unauthorized endpoint to execute arbitrary code on the vRealize Business for Cloud appliance.
- 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-2021-21984?
CVE-2021-21984 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in VMware vRealize Business for Cloud, published on 7 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VMware vRealize Business for Cloud 7.x prior to 7.6.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to an unauthorised end point. A malicious actor with network access may exploit this issue causing unauthorised remote code execution on vRealize Business for Cloud Virtual Appliance.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21984?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Vrealize Business for Cloud.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21984?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21984 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2021-21984 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21984 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cq88-rgr6-q7vm.