CVE-2021-26987

9.8 CRITICAL 2% exploit odds Fix listed Code execution Server

What it is

Element Plug-in for vCenter Server incorporates SpringBoot Framework. SpringBoot Framework versions prior to 1.3.2 are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to Remote Code Execution. All versions of Element Plug-in for vCenter Server, Management Services versions prior to 2.17.56 and Management Node versions through 12.2 contain vulnerable versions of SpringBoot Framework.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2021-03-15 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 03:44 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 9.8 CRITICAL (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2021-03-15 22:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:44 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

VMware Spring Boot < 1.3.2
Netapp Element plug-in For Vcenter Server
Netapp Management Services For Element Software And Netapp Hci < 2.17.56
Netapp Solidfire \& Hci Management Node ≤ 12.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.8

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record