#VU61935 Incorrect default permissions in VMware Workspace One Access - CVE-2022-22960
Published: April 6, 2022 / Updated: September 4, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61935
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22960
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
VMware Workspace One Access
VMware Workspace One Access
Software vendor:
VMware, Inc
VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for support scripts. A local user with access to the system can overwrite files and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.