Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager
CVE-2022-22954

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 April 2022

Badges

💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 97%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager are affected by a vulnerability that allows a malicious actor with network access to exploit server-side template injection. This flaw can lead to remote code execution, enabling unauthorized actions on the affected systems. It is critical for users to assess their exposure and implement necessary security measures to mitigate potential threats. For further details, refer to VMware's security advisory.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager Access 21.08.0.1, 21.08.0.0, 20.10.0.1, 20.10.0.0. Identity Manager 3.3.6, 3.3.5, 3.3.4, 3.3.3.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

97% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 💰

    Used in Ransomware

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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