CVE-2022-31656: vmware access_connector
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 05-08-2022Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-31656 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in vmware access_connector. EPSS estimates a 24.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
24.34%
0%100%
High · +1.40 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
24.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+1.40 pp
From 22.94% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score24.34%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Vmware4 products
- access_connector21.08.0.0 | 21.08.0.1 | 22.05
- identity_manager3.3.4 | 3.3.5 | 3.3.6
- identity_manager_connector3.3.4 | 3.3.5 | 3.3.6 | 19.03.0.1
- one_access21.08.0.0 | 21.08.0.1
1 vendor · 4 products