CVE-2022-22972
highpriority · attend · 69EPSS 0.563 · 99 %ileexploit · PoCEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-26
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.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · high–critical · 7.5–9.8
weaknesses
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exploits (3)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
- bengisugun/CVE-2022-22972-IOC ListPoC · poc_in_github
- horizon3ai/CVE-2022-22972horizon3ai/CVE-2022-22972PoC · poc_in_github
- xk4ng/CVE-2022-22972vmware authentication bypassPoC · poc_in_github
affected products (55)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- n/a VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation≤ Access 21.08.0.1, 21.08.0.0, 20.10.0.1, 20.10.0.0. Identity Manager 3.3.6, 3.3.5, 3.3.4, 3.3.3. vRealize Automation 7.6.enisa_euvdEU
also known as (5)
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sources
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references (5)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2022-22972/cnnvd
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2022051838cnnvd
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.htmlcnnvd
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.htmlenisa_euvd
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.htmlVendor Advisorynvd
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