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Workspace One Access CVE-2023-20884

MEDIUM
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site (Open Redirect) (CWE-601)
2023-05-30 security@vmware.com
6.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V3 - Web Frontend Security Redirect URL validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could redirect users to malicious websites via URL manipulation by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

VMware Workspace ONE Access and VMware Identity Manager contain an insecure redirect vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Open Redirect vulnerability could allow attackers to redirect users to malicious websites via URL manipulation.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate redirect destinations against an allowlist, avoid using user input in redirect URLs.

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Open Redirect (CWE-601), which allows attackers to redirect users to malicious websites via URL manipulation. VMware Workspace ONE Access and VMware Identity Manager contain an insecure redirect vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor may be able to redirect a victim to an attacker controlled domain due to improper path handling leading to sensitive information disclosure. Affected products include: Vmware Identity Manager, Vmware Workspace One Access, Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Identity Manager Connector.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.1 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

DescriptionNVD

VMware Workspace ONE Access and VMware Identity Manager contain an insecure redirect vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor may be able to redirect a victim to an attacker controlled domain due to improper path handling leading to sensitive information disclosure.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 73% 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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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

30
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +30
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager_connector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2022-22956 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 13

VMware Workspace ONE Access has two authentication bypass vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22955 & CVE-2022-22956) in the OAuth

CVE-2022-22954 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 11

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability due to server-side templa

CVE-2022-22960 HIGH POC
7.8 Apr 13

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due t

CVE-2022-22957 HIGH POC
7.2 Apr 13

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain two remote code execution vulnerabilities

CVE-2022-22972 CRITICAL POC
9.8 May 20

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability aff

CVE-2022-22955 CRITICAL
9.8 Apr 13

VMware Workspace ONE Access has two authentication bypass vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22955 & CVE-2022-22956) in the OAuth

CVE-2021-22002 CRITICAL
9.8 Aug 31

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager, allow the /cfg web app and diagnostic endpoints, on port 8443, to be a

CVE-2021-22057 HIGH
8.8 Dec 20

VMware Workspace ONE Access 21.08, 20.10.0.1, and 20.10 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. Rated high sever

CVE-2022-22973 HIGH
7.8 May 20

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS

CVE-2021-22056 HIGH
7.5 Dec 20

VMware Workspace ONE Access 21.08, 20.10.0.1, and 20.10 and Identity Manager 3.3.5, 3.3.4, and 3.3.3 contain an SSRF vul

CVE-2021-22003 HIGH
7.5 Aug 31

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager, unintentionally provide a login interface on port 7443. Rated high sev

CVE-2022-22958 HIGH
7.2 Apr 13

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain two remote code execution vulnerabilities

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