Authentication bypass in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-31656 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
VMware Workspace One Access Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component VMware Identity Manager Server applications / Directory software, identity management Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) Server applications / Directory software, identity management vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Other software / Other software solutions Cloud Foundation Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU65957
Risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31656
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in authentication process affecting local domain users. A remote non-authenticated attacker with access to the UI can bypass authentication process and gain administrative access to the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVMware Workspace One Access: 21.08.0.0 - 21.08.0.1
VMware Identity Manager: 3.3.4 - 3.3.6
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation): 7.6
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: 8.0 - 8.4.1 Patch 2
Cloud Foundation: 4.2 - 4.4
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_access:21.08.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_access:21.08.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_automation:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_suite_lifecycle_manager:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_suite_lifecycle_manager:8.0.1:Patch 1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_suite_lifecycle_manager:8.1:Patch 1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_cloud_foundation:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0021.html
https://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0021-questions-answers-faq
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/89096
https://petrusviet.medium.com/dancing-on-the-architecture-of-vmware-workspace-one-access-eng-ad592ae1b6dd
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
