Vulnerability · Published Jun 23, 2021 · Assigned by vmware
CVE-2021-21998
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in VMware Carbon Black App Control (AppC). There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 10.6% (higher than 96% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)10.6%top 4.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.0, 8.1, 8.5 prior to 8.5.8, and 8.6 prior to 8.6.2 has an authentication bypass. A malicious actor with network access to the VMware Carbon Black App Control management server might be able to obtain administrative access to the product without the need to authenticate.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | VMware Carbon Black App Control (AppC) | VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.0, 8.1, 8.5 prior to 8.5.8, and 8.6 prior to 8.6.2 |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0012.html? x_refsource_MISC