PT-2022-5796 · Vmware · Vmware Workspace One Assist

Published 2022-11-08 · Updated 2023-08-08 · CVE-2022-31686

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions VMware Workspace ONE Assist versions prior to 22.10

Description The issue is related to insufficient authentication procedure in VMware Workspace ONE Assist, allowing a remote attacker to elevate their privileges. A malicious actor with network access to Workspace ONE Assist may be able to obtain administrative access without authenticating to the application.

Recommendations For versions prior to 22.10, update to version 22.10 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting network access to Workspace ONE Assist to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-07196

CVE-2022-31686

Affected Products

Vmware Workspace One Assist

References · 8

• https://vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0028.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31686 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-07196 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-31686 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/thehackernews/2743 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/true_secator/3679 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/echeloneyes/865 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/52790 · Telegram Post