CVE-2021-21975: VMware Server Side Request Forgery in vRealize Operations Manager API
Server Side Request Forgery in vRealize Operations Manager API (CVE-2021-21975) prior to 8.4 may allow a malicious actor with network access to the vRealize Operations Manager API can perform a Server Side Request Forgery attack to steal administrative credentials.
Published Mar 31, 2021 · Updated Oct 2, 2026
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From the National Vulnerability Database. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.
Server Side Request Forgery in vRealize Operations Manager API (CVE-2021-21975) prior to 8.4 may allow a malicious actor with network access to the vRealize Operations Manager API can perform a Server Side Request Forgery attack to steal administrative credentials.
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