CVE-2022-22960

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper permissions in support scripts. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 78.75% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.html patch vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/Mware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171935/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Access-Privilege-Escalation.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22960?
CVE-2022-22960 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22960?
To fix CVE-2022-22960, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-22960 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2022-22960 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~79% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22960?
CVE-2022-22960 affects n/a VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation.
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