How severe is CVE-2022-22972?

CVE-2022-22972 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-22972?

Affected package information for CVE-2022-22972 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22972?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2022-22972 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2022-22972 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 2 known exploit references for CVE-2022-22972, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2022-22972?

CVE-2022-22972 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 93.7%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-22972?

CVE-2022-22972 affects vmware cloud foundation (28 versions, e.g. 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.1.1…); vmware identity manager (4 versions, e.g. 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5…); vmware vrealize automation (1 version, e.g. 7.6); vmware vrealize suite lifecycle manager (12 versions, e.g. 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.1…), and 1 more product(s). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2022-22972?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2022-22972, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2022-22972 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2022-22972 was published on May 20, 2022 and was last updated on November 21, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2022-22972

CRITICAL

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users. A malicious actor with network access…

Published

May 20, 2022

Updated

Nov 21, 2024

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

2 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

93.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

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.

Affected Products

5 products · 60 configurations

Application

cloud foundationvmware

28 versions

3.03.0.13.0.1.13.53.5.13.73.7.13.7.23.83.8.13.93.9.1

Application

identity managervmware

4 versions

3.3.33.3.43.3.53.3.6

Application

vrealize automationvmware

1 version

7.6

Application

vrealize suite lifecycle managervmware

12 versions

8.08.0.18.18.28.38.48.4.18.68.6.18.6.28.78.8

Application

workspace one accessvmware

4 versions

20.10.0.020.10.0.121.08.0.021.08.0.1

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation co…

github.comGithubMay 2022

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