Unauthenticated API Access Vulnerability in VMware vRealize Operations Manager
CVE-2021-22025

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vmware Vrealize Operations
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 August 2021

Summary

The vRealize Operations Manager API prior to version 8.5 is affected by a broken access control vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to interact with the API, potentially enabling them to add new nodes to existing vROps clusters. Such unauthorized actions can compromise the integrity and security of the operations environment, highlighting the importance of patching and securing API endpoints effectively.

Affected Version(s)

VMware vRealize Operations VMware vRealize Operations (8.x prior to 8.5)

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0018...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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