#VU53608 Code Injection in vRealize Business for Cloud - CVE-2021-21984

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53608

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21984

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vRealize Business for Cloud
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unauthorised endpoint. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vRealize Business for Cloud: before 7.6

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External links
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0007.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.