Improper Authentication in VMware Workspace One Access - CVE-2022-22956

 

Improper Authentication in VMware Workspace One Access - CVE-2022-22956

Published: April 6, 2022 / Updated: September 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61931
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: 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:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22956
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Affected software:
VMware Workspace One Access

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the OAuth2 ACS framework. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-22956

Install updates from vendor's website.

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