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CVE-2021-22015

The vCenter Server contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to improper permissions of files and directories. An authenticated local user with non-administrative privilege may exploit these issues to elevate their privileges to root on vCenter Server Appliance.

Severity
High 7.8
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

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22015
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-22015