Vulnerability identifier: #VU61934

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22959

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Workspace ONE Access
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website and unintentionally validate a malicious JDBC URI.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Workspace ONE Access: 20.10.0.0 - 21.08.0.1

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.html
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/88099

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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