Improper Authentication in VMware, Inc products - CVE-2022-31656

 

Improper Authentication in VMware, Inc products - CVE-2022-31656

Published: August 2, 2022 / Updated: August 10, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU65957
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 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:U/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31656
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
VMware Workspace One Access
VMware Identity Manager
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
Cloud Foundation
Software vendor:
VMware, Inc

Description

The 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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