CVE-2021-21990
CVE-2021-21990 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workspace One Unified Endpoint Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Vmware Workspace One Unified Endpoint Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VMware Workspace one UEM console (2102 prior to 21.2.0.8, 2101 prior to 21.1.0.14, 2011 prior to 20.11.0.27, 2010 prior to 20.10.0.16,2008 prior to 20.8.0.28, 2007 prior to 20.7.0.14,2006 prior to 20.6.0.19, 2005 prior to 20.5.0.46, 2004 prior to 20.4.0.21, 2003 prior to 20.3.0.23, 2001 prior to 20.1.0.32, 1912 prior to 19.12.0.24) contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. VMware Workspace ONE UEM console does not validate incoming requests during device enrollment after leading to rendering of unsanitized input on the user device in response.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-21990?
- VMware Workspace one UEM console (2102 prior to 21.2.0.8, 2101 prior to 21.1.0.14, 2011 prior to 20.11.0.27, 2010 prior to 20.10.0.16,2008 prior to 20.8.0.28, 2007 prior to 20.7.0.14,2006 prior to 20.6.0.19, 2005 prior to 20.5.0.46, 2004 prior to 20.4.0.21, 2003 prior to 20.3.0.23, 2001 prior to 20.1.0.32, 1912 prior to 19.12.0.24) contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. VMware Workspace ONE UEM console does not validate incoming requests during device enrollment after leading to rendering of unsanitized input on the user device in response.
- How severe is CVE-2021-21990?
- CVE-2021-21990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-21990 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-21990?
- CVE-2021-21990 affects Vmware Workspace One Unified Endpoint Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-21990?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-21990 published?
- CVE-2021-21990 was published on 2021-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2021-0008/
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0008.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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