#VU72624 Improper Authentication in Workspace ONE Content for Android - CVE-2023-20857

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72624

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20857

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Workspace ONE Content for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in authentication process. A remote user can bypass a passcode authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Workspace ONE Content for Android: before 23.02

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External links
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0006.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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