CVE-2022-22972
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 52.81%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22972 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users. A malicious actor with network access to the UI may be able to obtain administrative access without the need to authenticate.. EPSS estimates a 52.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users. A malicious actor with network access to the UI may be able to obtain administrative access without the need to authenticate.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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 | 3.0 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.0.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.0.1.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.5 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.5.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.7 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.7.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.7.2 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.8 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.8.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.9 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.9.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.10 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.10.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.10.1.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.10.1.2 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.10.2.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.10.2.2 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.11 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 3.11.0.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.0.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.1.0.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.2 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.2.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.3 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.3.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.0 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.0.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.2 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.3 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.4 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.4.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.6 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.6.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.6.2 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.7 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.8 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22972?
VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users. A malicious actor with network access to the UI may be able to obtain administrative access without the need to authenticate.
How severe is CVE-2022-22972?
CVE-2022-22972 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 52.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22972?
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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