CVE-2022-22972: Critical severity vmware workspace one access and identity manager vulnerability

Published May 20, 2022
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

61 affected components
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
Linux Linux kernel
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=8.2-patch1
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.2-patch2
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.2-patch3
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.3
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.3-patch1
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.3-patch2
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.3-patch3
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.4
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.4-patch1
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.4.1
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.4.1-patch1
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.4.1-patch2
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.4.1-patch3
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.6
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager=8.6-patch1
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

Event History

May 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22972?

CVE-2022-22972 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized administrative access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-22972?

To fix CVE-2022-22972, apply the relevant patches provided by VMware for affected versions of Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, and vRealize Automation.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-22972?

Local domain users with network access to the UI are at risk from CVE-2022-22972, enabling possible administrative access without authentication.

4

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22972?

CVE-2022-22972 affects VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, and vRealize Automation across several specific versions.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-22972 classified as?

CVE-2022-22972 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.

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