CVE-2022-31659 SQL injection in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation

High 7.2 Published 5 Aug 2022 Updated 14 Nov 2024

A malicious administrator can trigger remote code execution in VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager via SQL injection.

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

What is CVE-2022-31659?

CVE-2022-31659 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation, published on 5 Aug 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrator and network access can trigger a remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31659?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2022-31659?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31659 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2022-31659 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-31659 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xpqf-h5q4-9r99.