CVE-2022-22956Workspace One Access Authentication Bypass
VMware Workspace ONE Access has two authentication bypass vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22955 & CVE-2022-22956) in the OAuth2 ACS framework.
Published Apr 14, 2022 · Updated Feb 13, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-22956 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Identity Manager (Vmware), Vrealize Automation (Vmware), Workspace One Access (Vmware).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Sep 3, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Vrealize Automation 9.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
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)
50%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
61/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Sep 3, 2025
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-22956
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-22955
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-22957
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-22958
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-22959
Description
VMware Workspace ONE Access has two authentication bypass vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22955 & CVE-2022-22956) in the OAuth2 ACS framework. A malicious actor may bypass the authentication mechanism and execute any operation due to exposed endpoints in the authentication framework.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 3, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 3, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Identity ManagerVmware | 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6 | n/a |
| Vrealize AutomationVmware | 7.6 | 9.0 |
| Workspace One AccessVmware | 20.10.0.0, 20.10.0.1, 21.08.0.0, 21.08.0.1, >= Access 21.08.0.1, 21.08.0.0, 20.10.0.1, 20.10.0.0. | n/a |
Patched Releases
Vrealize Automation
9.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 14, 2022
Last updated
Feb 13, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 3, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 3, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
FAQ
Common Questions.
VMware Workspace ONE Access has two authentication bypass vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22955 & CVE-2022-22956) in the OAuth2 ACS framework.
Affected: Identity Manager (Vmware) versions 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6; Vrealize Automation (Vmware) versions 7.6; Workspace One Access (Vmware) versions 20.10.0.0, 20.10.0.1, 21.08.0.0, 21.08.0.1, >= Access 21.08.0.1, 21.08.0.0, 20.10.0.1, 20.10.0.0.. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Sep 3, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Vrealize Automation 9.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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