Passcode bypass in VMware Workspace ONE Content for Android

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU72624

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20857

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in authentication process. A remote user can bypass a passcode authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Workspace ONE Content for Android: before 23.02

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_content:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0006.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.