CVE-2022-31656 Auth bypass in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation

Critical 9.8 Published 5 Aug 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers with network access can bypass authentication to gain administrative privileges in VMware Workspace ONE and related identity management products.

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-2022-31656?

CVE-2022-31656 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation, published on 5 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31656?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Vmware Access Connector, Vmware Identity Manager, Vmware Identity Manager Connector, Vmware One Access.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31656?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31656 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-2022-31656 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-31656 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hvqf-whpm-54wr.