CVE-2022-31656Identity Manager Vulnerability
VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users.
Published Aug 8, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024 · Also known as TR-22-0522, TR-22-0533
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-31656 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Access Connector (Vmware), Identity Manager (Vmware), Identity Manager Connector (Vmware) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- 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)
25%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 14, 2023
432 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
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-2022-31656
- advisoryhttp://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0021-questions-answers-faq
- advisoryhttp://kb.vmware.com/s/article/89096
- advisoryhttps://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-broadworks-xss-xbhfr4cD
- advisoryhttps://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cucm-file-delete-N2VPmOnE
- advisoryhttps://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-pwd-WH64AhQF
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Access ConnectorVmware | 21.08.0.0, 21.08.0.1, 22.05 | n/a |
| Identity ManagerVmware | 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6 | n/a |
| Identity Manager ConnectorVmware | 19.03.0.1, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6 | n/a |
| One AccessVmware | 21.08.0.0, 21.08.0.1 | n/a |
| VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation | >= Workspace One Access (21.08.0.1 & 21.08.0.0), Identity Manager (vIDM) (3.3.6, 3.3.5 & 3.3.4), and vRealize Automation 7.6 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Aug 3, 2024
References
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisorycore.vmware.com · vmsa-2022-0021-questions-answers-faq
- advisorykb.vmware.com · 89096
- advisorytools.cisco.com · cisco-sa-broadworks-xss-xbhfr4cD
- advisorytools.cisco.com · cisco-sa-cucm-file-delete-N2VPmOnE
FAQ
Common Questions.
VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users.
Affected: Access Connector (Vmware) versions 21.08.0.0, 21.08.0.1, 22.05; Identity Manager (Vmware) versions 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6; Identity Manager Connector (Vmware) versions 19.03.0.1, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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