CVE-2022-31662 Path traversal in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, vIDM Connector and vRealize Automation

High 7.5 Published 5 Aug 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

A network-based attacker can exploit a path traversal flaw in VMware identity and automation products to read arbitrary files from the server.

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-2022-31662?

CVE-2022-31662 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, vIDM Connector 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, Connectors and vRealize Automation contain a path traversal vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access may be able to access arbitrary files.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31662?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2022-31662?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31662 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-31662 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-31662 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6xw4-c3mm-xc5r.