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CVE-2021-22005

The vCenter Server contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Analytics service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to execute code on vCenter Server by uploading a specially crafted file.

Actively exploited: CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021.

Severity
Critical 9.8
Published
23 Sept 2021
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
VMware vCenter ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:vmware:vcenter_server
  • Version 6.5
  • Version 6.7
  • Version 7.0

Known exploited

CISA name
VMware vCenter Server File Upload Vulnerability
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due for US agencies
17 Nov 2021
Used in ransomware
Yes, known

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22005
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-22005