VMware.vCenter.Server.Analytics.Arbitrary.File.Upload

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in VMware vCenter.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation while uploading files in the Analytics service. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the targeted server. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution under the security context of the service.

Outbreak Alert

Joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) has released the top Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) used since 2020 by Peoples Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors as assessed by the National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Previously, FortiGuard labs has already published various Outbreaks Alerts included in the released CISA's advisory such as: Apache Log4j, Hikvision Webserver Vulnerability, Atlassian Confluence OGNL RCE Vulnerability, Microsoft Exchange Server RCE Vulnerabilities etc. See the full list at: https://www.fortiguard.com/outbreak-alert Links to dedicated reports on each published outbreak by FortiGuard Labs are added to Additional Resources section below.

View the full Outbreak Alert Report

Affected Products

VMware vCenter Server 7.0 before 7.0 U2c
VMware vCenter Server 6.7 before 6.7 U3o
VMware vCenter Server 6.5 before 6.5 U3q

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html