How severe is CVE-2021-22029?

CVE-2021-22029 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22029 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22029?

CVE-2021-22029 affects Vmware Workspace One Uem Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22029?

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-2021-22029 published?

CVE-2021-22029 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22029

CVE-2021-22029 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workspace One Uem Console 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Vmware Workspace One Uem Console
Published: 2021-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Workspace ONE UEM REST API contains a denial of service vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to /API/system/admins/session could cause an API denial of service due to improper rate limiting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22029?: VMware Workspace ONE UEM REST API contains a denial of service vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to /API/system/admins/session could cause an API denial of service due to improper rate limiting.
How severe is CVE-2021-22029?: CVE-2021-22029 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22029 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22029?: CVE-2021-22029 affects Vmware Workspace One Uem Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22029?: 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-2021-22029 published?: CVE-2021-22029 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0017.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_uem_console:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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