CVE-2022-22954

Name: CVE-2022-22954
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T20:15:19.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 100.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22954 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability due to server-side template injection. A malicious actor with network access can trigger a server-side template injection that may result in remote code execution.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 100.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability due to server-side template injection. A malicious actor with network access can trigger a server-side template injection that may result in remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

100.00%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 5, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Identity Manager	3.3.3
Vmware	Identity Manager	3.3.4
Vmware	Identity Manager	3.3.5
Vmware	Identity Manager	3.3.6
Vmware	Vrealize Automation	7.6
Vmware	Workspace One Access	20.10.0.0
Vmware	Workspace One Access	20.10.0.1
Vmware	Workspace One Access	21.08.0.0
Vmware	Workspace One Access	21.08.0.1
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	>= 4.0, <= 4.3.1
Vmware	Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager	>= 8.0, <= 8.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166935/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Access-Template-Injection-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166935/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Access-Template-Injection-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22954US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22954?

How severe is CVE-2022-22954?

CVE-2022-22954 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 100.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22954?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST