Incorrect default permissions in VMware Workspace One Access - CVE-2022-22960

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Incorrect default permissions in VMware Workspace One Access - CVE-2022-22960

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61935
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Affected software:
VMware Workspace One Access

Detailed vulnerability 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-22960

Install updates from vendor's website.

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