How severe is CVE-2021-22025?

CVE-2021-22025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22025?

CVE-2021-22025 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22025?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-22025 published?

CVE-2021-22025 was published on 2021-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22025

CVE-2021-22025 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
Published: 2021-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vRealize Operations Manager API (8.x prior to 8.5) contains a broken access control vulnerability leading to unauthenticated API access. An unauthenticated malicious actor with network access to the vRealize Operations Manager API can add new nodes to existing vROps cluster.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22025?: The vRealize Operations Manager API (8.x prior to 8.5) contains a broken access control vulnerability leading to unauthenticated API access. An unauthenticated malicious actor with network access to the vRealize Operations Manager API can add new nodes to existing vROps cluster.
How severe is CVE-2021-22025?: CVE-2021-22025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22025?: CVE-2021-22025 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22025?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-22025 published?: CVE-2021-22025 was published on 2021-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0018.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations_manager:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_suite_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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