CVE-2021-22002 Auth bypass in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Aug 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass authentication to access diagnostic endpoints and configuration apps by manipulating host headers on port 443.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-22002?

CVE-2021-22002 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation, published on 31 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager, allow the /cfg web app and diagnostic endpoints, on port 8443, to be accessed via port 443 using a custom host header. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 could tamper with host headers to facilitate access to the /cfg web app, in addition a malicious actor could access /cfg diagnostic endpoints without authentication.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22002?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Identity Manager, Vmware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager, Vmware Workspace One Access.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22002?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22002 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-22002 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22002 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-35g3-x9xw-f42c.