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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-26987 · published 15 March 2021

CVE-2021-26987: Vmware spring boot vulnerability

Vmware · Spring Boot

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.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 2.4% · top 16.3%
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 7.5
2.4%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
4Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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.

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

Affected products

4 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210315-0001/ Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210315-0001/ Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-26987), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.