VDB-188657 · CVE-2021-22054 · VMSA-2021-0029

VMware Workspace one UEM Console prior 20.0.8.37/20.11.0.40/21.2.0.27/21.5.0.37 server-side request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Workspace one UEM Console. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to server-side request forgery. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-22054. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Workspace one UEM Console. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-918. The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. Impacted is confidentiality.

The weakness was disclosed 12/17/2021 as VMSA-2021-0029. The advisory is shared at vmware.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-22054 since 01/04/2021. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 03/09/2026 with a due date of 03/23/2026:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading to version 20.0.8.37, 20.11.0.40, 21.2.0.27 or 21.5.0.37 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

VMware

Name

Workspace one UEM Console

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.vmware.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Server-side request forgery
CWE: CWE-918
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Workspace one UEM Console 20.0.8.37/20.11.0.40/21.2.0.27/21.5.0.37

Timelineinfo

01/04/2021 🔍
12/17/2021 +347 days 🔍
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03/09/2026 +1543 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2021-0029
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-22054 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-22054
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-188657
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 12/17/2021 21:35
Updated: 03/09/2026 23:52
Changes: 12/17/2021 21:35 (38), 12/24/2021 08:07 (1), 12/24/2021 08:10 (18), 03/09/2026 15:49 (26), 03/09/2026 23:52 (13)
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