How severe is CVE-2022-31662?

CVE-2022-31662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-31662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31662?

CVE-2022-31662 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-2022-31662?

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-2022-31662 published?

CVE-2022-31662 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31662

CVE-2022-31662 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vmware Identity Manager
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, Connectors and vRealize Automation contain a path traversal vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access may be able to access arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31662?: VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, Connectors and vRealize Automation contain a path traversal vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access may be able to access arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2022-31662?: CVE-2022-31662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-31662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31662?: CVE-2022-31662 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-2022-31662?: 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-2022-31662 published?: CVE-2022-31662 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:21.08.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:access_connector:21.08.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:access_connector:22.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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