CVE-2022-22954KEV Β· OVERDUE

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager Server-Side Template Injection Vulnerability

Critical Β· published April 11, 2022

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 100.0th percentile for exploit probability.

1633
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
100%
Percentile
100.0
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty server-side template injection could spell disaster for your VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager! πŸ”₯ Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky craftsman who can rewire your house's electrical system without anyone noticing β€” if they gain access to the network, they can trigger chaos at will. An attacker with network access could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on your servers, potentially gaining control over sensitive data and credentials. It's not just about opening a door; it's about inviting the intruder in for a party where they run the show!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky craftsman who can rewire your house's electrical system without anyone noticing β€” if they gain access to the network, they can trigger chaos at will. This remote code execution vulnerability arises from a server-side template injection that allows unauthorized code execution by manipulating server templates, turning them into a playground for attackers.

What to do

An attacker with network access could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on your servers, potentially gaining control over sensitive data and credentials. It's not just about opening a door; it's about inviting the intruder in for a party where they run the show! To safeguard against this, immediately patch VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager to the latest version. Additionally, review your network access controls to ensure only trusted users can reach sensitive services. Don't wait β€” act fast! You've got this! Tackling this vulnerability head-on will boost your security defenses like a superhero! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 Β· CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.99998 Β· 100.0th percentile
Published
2022-04-11T19:37Z
KEV added
2022-04-14 Β· due 2022-05-05
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 APR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV β€” remediate by May 5
    kev
  • 11 APR 19:37Z
    VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability due to server-side template injection
    cvelistv5