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One Access CVE-2022-31665

HIGH
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)
2022-08-05 security@vmware.com
7.2
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Input neutralization, injection prevention
Impact

CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 2.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a remote code execution vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrator and network access can trigger a remote code execution. Affected products include: Vmware Identity Manager, Vmware One Access, Vmware Identity Manager Connector.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.2 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

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

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
2.0%
Top 22% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 2.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +2
CVSS: +36
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:one_access:21.08.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:one_access:21.08.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager_connector:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager_connector:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager_connector:3.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager_connector:19.03.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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7.8 Aug 05

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CVE-2022-31657 CRITICAL
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CVE-2022-31664 HIGH
7.8 Aug 05

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. Rate

CVE-2022-31661 HIGH
7.8 Aug 05

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain two privilege escalation vulnerabilities.

CVE-2022-31662 HIGH
7.5 Aug 05

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, Connectors and vRealize Automation contain a path traversal vulnerability

CVE-2022-31659 HIGH
7.2 Aug 05

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVS

CVE-2022-31658 HIGH
7.2 Aug 05

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a remote code execution vulnerability. Rat

CVE-2022-31663 MEDIUM
6.1 Aug 05

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vul

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