CVE-2022-22954
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitVMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability due to server-side template injection.
Published May 5, 2022 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Also known as TR-22-0329
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-22954 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Cloud Foundation (Vmware), Identity Manager (Vmware), Vrealize Automation (Vmware) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 6, 2022 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cloud Foundation <=4.3.1, Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager <=8.2, Cloud Foundation 4.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 14, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 6, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 14, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 14, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud FoundationVmware | See advisory | 4.3.1 |
| Identity ManagerVmware | 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6 | n/a |
| Vrealize AutomationVmware | 7.6 | n/a |
| Vrealize Suite Lifecycle ManagerVmware | See advisory | 8.2 |
| Workspace One AccessVmware | 20.10.0.0, 20.10.0.1, 21.08.0.0, 21.08.0.1 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Cloud Foundation
<=4.3.1
Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
<=8.2
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 6, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 14, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 14, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 14, 2022
Publicly disclosed
May 5, 2022
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2022050016
- advisoryhttps://freemarker.apache.org/docs/api/freemarker/template/utility/Execute.html
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166935/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Access-Template-Injection-Command-Execution.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability due to server-side template injection.
Affected: Cloud Foundation (Vmware); Identity Manager (Vmware) versions 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6; Vrealize Automation (Vmware) versions 7.6, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 6, 2022 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Apr 14, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of May 5, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cloud Foundation <=4.3.1, Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager <=8.2, Cloud Foundation 4.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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