CVE-2022-22960
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
70.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper permissions in support scripts. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-04-15
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-06
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-04-13
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-22960?
VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper permissions in support scripts. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.
Is CVE-2022-22960 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-22960 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-06.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-22960?
CVE-2022-22960 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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