CVE-2021-21972

Vulnerability details

VMware vCenter Server vSphere Client contains a remote code execution vulnerability in a vCenter Server plugin which allows an attacker with network access to port 443 to execute commands with unrestricted privileges on the underlying operating system.

Added to CISA KEV: 2021-11-03

Ransomware campaign use: Known

CISA due date: 2021-11-17

Defensive guidance from CISA

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

This is the source's required-action field, not an independently validated patch procedure. Refer to the vendor for exact affected versions and fixes.