#VU65991 Code Injection in VMware Workspace One Access - CVE-2022-31665

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65991

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31665

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Workspace One Access
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling JDBC string. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Workspace One Access: 21.08.0.0 - 21.08.0.1

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External links
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0021.html
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/89096

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.