CVE-2022-31686
CVE-2022-31686 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workspace One Assist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Vmware Workspace One Assist
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Description
VMware Workspace ONE Assist prior to 22.10 contains a Broken Authentication Method vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to Workspace ONE Assist may be able to obtain administrative access without the need to authenticate to the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-31686?
- VMware Workspace ONE Assist prior to 22.10 contains a Broken Authentication Method vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to Workspace ONE Assist may be able to obtain administrative access without the need to authenticate to the application.
- How severe is CVE-2022-31686?
- CVE-2022-31686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-31686 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-31686?
- CVE-2022-31686 affects Vmware Workspace One Assist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-31686?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-31686 published?
- CVE-2022-31686 was published on 2022-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_assist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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