#VU56082 Input validation error in VMware, Inc products - CVE-2021-22023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56082

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22023

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware vRealize Operations Manager (vROps)
Server applications / Virtualization software
VMware Cloud Foundation (vROps)
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure direct object reference issue. A remote administrator can modify other users information leading to an account takeover.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware vRealize Operations Manager (vROps): 7.5 - 8.4.0

VMware Cloud Foundation (vROps): 3.0 - 4.0

vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: 8.0

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External links
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0018.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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