CVE-2022-22957Identity Manager Insecure Deserialization
VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain two remote code execution vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22957 & CVE-2022-22958).
Published Apr 14, 2022 · Updated Feb 13, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-22957 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Cloud Foundation (Vmware), Identity Manager (Vmware), Vrealize Automation (Vmware) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 3, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cloud Foundation 5.0, Vrealize Automation 9.0, Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 9.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
51/100
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
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-22957
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-22955
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-22956
- 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, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain two remote code execution vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22957 & CVE-2022-22958). A malicious actor with administrative access can trigger deserialization of untrusted data through malicious JDBC URI which may result in remote code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 3, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud FoundationVmware | See advisory | 5.0 |
| Identity ManagerVmware | 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6 | n/a |
| Vrealize AutomationVmware | 7.6 | 9.0 |
| Vrealize Suite Lifecycle ManagerVmware | See advisory | 9.0 |
| 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
5.0
Vrealize Automation
9.0
Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
9.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 14, 2022
Last updated
Feb 13, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 3, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
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, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain two remote code execution vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22957 & CVE-2022-22958).
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 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 Cloud Foundation 5.0, Vrealize Automation 9.0, Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 9.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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