CVE-2022-22972 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Identity Manager	3.3.3
Vmware	Vrealize Automation	7.6
Vmware	Workspace One Access	20.10.0.0
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	3.0
Vmware	Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager	8.0

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-22972?

CVE-2022-22972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 b...

How severe is CVE-2022-22972?

CVE-2022-22972 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22972?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Identity Manager, Vmware Vrealize Automation, Vmware Workspace One Access, Linux Linux Kernel, Vmware Cloud Foundation.