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CVE-2021-22042

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.30%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2022-02-16 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects VMware, VMWare, ESXi.

CVE
CVE-2021-22042
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.30%
VMware VMWare ESXi

Original NVD Description

VMware ESXi contains an unauthorized access vulnerability due to VMX having access to settingsd authorization tickets. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may be able to access settingsd service running as a high privileged user.

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