Authentication Bypass in VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager
CVE-2022-22972

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vmware Workspace One Access, Identity Manager And Vrealize Automation
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 May 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 46%

Summary

An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, and vRealize Automation. This flaw allows local domain users with network access to the user interface to gain administrative privileges without proper authentication. If exploited, this vulnerability can potentially lead to unauthorized access and control over critical systems, posing significant risks to security and data integrity.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation 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. vRealize Automation 7.6.

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.

CVE-2022-22972
Created by horizon3ai

CVE-2022-22972
Created by Dghpi9

CVE-2022-22972-
Created by bengisugun

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014...
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EPSS Score

46% 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

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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