CVE-2021-22017

MediumCVSS 5.3/10Known exploited (CISA KEV)Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

Rhttproxy as used in vCenter Server contains a vulnerability due to improper implementation of URI normalization. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to bypass proxy leading to internal endpoints being accessed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.3/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2021
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
Added to CISA KEV: Jan 10, 2022
NVD status: Analyzed

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