How severe is CVE-2021-22033?

CVE-2021-22033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22033?

CVE-2021-22033 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22033?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-22033 published?

CVE-2021-22033 was published on 2021-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22033

CVE-2021-22033 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
Published: 2021-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Releases prior to VMware vRealize Operations 8.6 contain a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22033?: Releases prior to VMware vRealize Operations 8.6 contain a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-22033?: CVE-2021-22033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22033?: CVE-2021-22033 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22033?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22033 published?: CVE-2021-22033 was published on 2021-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0021.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_suite_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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