MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2021-22017

CVSS v3

5.3

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

76.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Rhttproxy as used in vCenter Server contains a vulnerability due to improper implementation of URI normalization. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to bypass proxy leading to internal endpoints being accessed.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
1/10/2022
Patch Due Date
1/24/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
9/23/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22017?

Rhttproxy as used in vCenter Server contains a vulnerability due to improper implementation of URI normalization. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to bypass proxy leading to internal endpoints being accessed.

Is CVE-2021-22017 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-22017 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 1/24/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-22017?

CVE-2021-22017 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM severity).

Is CVE-2021-22017 affecting your environment?

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