CRITICAL

CVE-2022-22972

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

93.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users. A malicious actor with network access to the UI may be able to obtain administrative access without the need to authenticate.

Technical details

Published
5/20/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22972?

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users. A malicious actor with network access to the UI may be able to obtain administrative access without the need to authenticate.

Is CVE-2022-22972 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-22972 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-22972?

CVE-2022-22972 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2022-22972 affecting your environment?

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