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Week in review: Kali Linux 2021.1, CNAME-based tracking, VMware vCenter Servers under attack

Help Net Securityby @helpnetsecurityFeb 28, 2021 · 00:00 UTC (Feb 28, 2021)4 min read3 · 1 read

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CVEs: CVE-2021-21972

Tags: cve-2021-21972 ransomware

Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVE	Vulnerability	CVSS	EPSS	Signals	Published
CVE-2021-21972	Unauthenticated RCE in VMware vCenter Server vSphere Client Plugin	9.8	100%	KEVRansomwarePoC ×3	Feb 24, 2021 KEV Nov 3, 2021

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Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Attackers are looking to exploit critical VMware vCenter Server RCE flaw, patch ASAP! The day after VMware released fixes for a critical RCE flaw (CVE-2021-21972) found in a default vCenter Server plugin, opportunistic attackers began searching for publicly accessible vulnerable systems.

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