CVE-2021-22048

8.8 HIGH
Published: November 10, 2021 Modified: October 31, 2025
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Description

The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the IWA (Integrated Windows Authentication) authentication mechanism. A malicious actor with non-administrative access to vCenter Server may exploit this issue to elevate privileges to a higher privileged group.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167733/VMware-Security-Advisory-2022-0025.2.html
Source: security@vmware.com
Release Notes Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167795/VMware-Security-Advisory-2021-0025.3.html
Source: security@vmware.com
Release Notes Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0025.html
Source: security@vmware.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167733/VMware-Security-Advisory-2022-0025.2.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167795/VMware-Security-Advisory-2021-0025.3.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0025.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.9%
76th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

vmware