MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2021-05-11

CVE-2021-21990

vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management Security Advisory (CVE-2021-21990)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-21990 impacting vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
VMware Workspace one UEM console (2102 prior to 21.2.0.8, 2101 prior to 21.1.0.14, 2011 prior to 20.11.0.27, 2010 prior to 20.10.0.16,2008 prior to 20.8.0.28, 2007 prior to 20.7.0.14,2006 prior to 20.6.0.19, 2005 prior to 20.5.0.46, 2004 prior to 20.4.0.21, 2003 prior to 20.3.0.23, 2001 prior to 20.1.0.32, 1912 prior to 19.12.0.24) contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. VMware Workspace ONE UEM console does not validate incoming requests during device enrollment after leading to rendering of unsanitized input on the user device in response.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product vmware / workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-21990 impacting vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-21990.yaml
id: cve-2021-21990

info:
  name: vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-21990 affecting vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management.
    Evaluation: VMware Workspace one UEM console (2102 prior to 21.2.0.8, 2101 prior to 21.1.0.14, 2011 prior to 20.11.0.27, 2010 prior to 20.10.0.16,2008 prior to 20...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-21990
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2021-21990
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2021-21990,vmware,workspace_one_unified_end,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-21990.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-21990
# Target: vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-21990 (vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-21990.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-21990
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install workspace_one_unified_end 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade workspace_one_unified_end 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update workspace_one_unified_end

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i workspace_one_unified_end 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i workspace_one_unified_end

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-21990 in vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update vmware workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-21990?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-21990?

CVE-2021-21990 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-21990
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor vmware
Product workspace_one_unified_endpoint_management
Published 2021-05-11
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N