Vulnerability identifier: #VU65957
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
VMware Workspace ONE Access
Server applications /
Directory software, identity management
VMware Identity Manager
Server applications /
Directory software, identity management
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)
Server applications /
Directory software, identity management
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
Other software /
Other software solutions
Cloud Foundation
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization 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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
VMware Workspace ONE Access: 21.08.0.0 - 21.08.0.1
VMware Identity Manager: 3.3.4 - 3.3.6
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation): 7.6
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: 8.0 - 8.4.1 Patch 2
Cloud Foundation: 4.2 - 4.4
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0021.html
http://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0021-questions-answers-faq
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/89096
http://petrusviet.medium.com/dancing-on-the-architecture-of-vmware-workspace-one-access-eng-ad592ae1b6dd
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.