CVE-2022-22960

Name: CVE-2022-22960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-13T18:15:13.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 37.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22960 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper permissions in support scripts. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 37.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper permissions in support scripts. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

37.17%

98.3th 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 6, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	>= 3.0, < 5.0
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	Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager	>= 8.0, < 9.0
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

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/Mware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171935/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Access-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/Mware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171935/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Access-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22960US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22960?

How severe is CVE-2022-22960?

CVE-2022-22960 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 37.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22960?

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