ACTIVELY EXPLOITED3 sources verified·1 min read
By Lyrie Threat Intelligence·11/3/2021
CVE-2021-21985 added to CISA KEV: VMware vCenter Server
Status: ✅ Confirmed exploited in the wild
Date added: 2021-11-03
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due date: 2021-11-17
Why this matters
VMware vSphere Client contains an improper input validation vulnerability in the Virtual SAN Health Check plug-in, which is enabled by default in vCenter Server, which allows for remote code execution.
Sources
Lyrie Verdict
Lyrie's autonomous detection layer catches active exploitation primitives at machine speed — closing the gap between disclosure and weaponization that traditional defense simply can't cover.