CVE-2022-31686

VMware Workspace ONE Assist prior to 22.10 contains a Broken Authentication Method vulnerability

Critical · published November 9, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple network access is all it takes to steal admin rights in VMware Workspace ONE Assist! 🔥 This vulnerability is like leaving the keys to the server room under the welcome mat — a sneaky invitation for anyone with access to waltz right in and take control without a second glance! With this Broken Authentication Method, a malicious actor could effortlessly gain administrative access, allowing them to manipulate settings, access sensitive data, or disrupt services entirely. It's absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the application for secure management!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like leaving the keys to the server room under the welcome mat — a sneaky invitation for anyone with access to waltz right in and take control without a second glance! CVE-2022-31686 allows unauthorized users with network access to obtain administrative privileges in VMware Workspace ONE Assist before version 22.10, bypassing authentication checks completely.

What to do

With this Broken Authentication Method, a malicious actor could effortlessly gain administrative access, allowing them to manipulate settings, access sensitive data, or disrupt services entirely. It's absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the application for secure management! Immediately upgrade to VMware Workspace ONE Assist version 22.10 or later to close this critical gap. Additionally, review your network access controls to limit who can reach the application — keeping those keys hidden! You've got this! Following these steps will help secure your environment and reclaim your admin privileges! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · 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
0.01010 · 62.8th percentile
Published
2022-11-09T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 NOV 00:00Z
    VMware Workspace ONE Assist prior to 22.10 contains a Broken Authentication Method vulnerability
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