How severe is CVE-2022-31659?

CVE-2022-31659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-31659 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31659?

CVE-2022-31659 primarily affects Vmware Identity Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31659?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-31659 published?

CVE-2022-31659 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31659

CVE-2022-31659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Vmware Identity Manager
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrator and network access can trigger a remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31659?: VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrator and network access can trigger a remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-31659?: CVE-2022-31659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-31659 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31659?: CVE-2022-31659 primarily affects Vmware Identity Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31659?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-31659 published?: CVE-2022-31659 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0021.html

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:one_access:21.08.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:one_access:21.08.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:access_connector:22.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:access_connector:22.08.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:access_connector:22.08.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager_connector:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager_connector:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager_connector:3.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager_connector:19.03.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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