How severe is CVE-2023-20857?

CVE-2023-20857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-20857 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-2023-20857?

CVE-2023-20857 affects Vmware Workspace One Content. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20857?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-20857 published?

CVE-2023-20857 was published on 2023-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-20857

CVE-2023-20857 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workspace One Content with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Vmware Workspace One Content
Published: 2023-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Content contains a passcode bypass vulnerability. A malicious actor, with access to a users rooted device, may be able to bypass the VMware Workspace ONE Content passcode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20857?: VMware Workspace ONE Content contains a passcode bypass vulnerability. A malicious actor, with access to a users rooted device, may be able to bypass the VMware Workspace ONE Content passcode.
How severe is CVE-2023-20857?: CVE-2023-20857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-20857 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-2023-20857?: CVE-2023-20857 affects Vmware Workspace One Content. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20857?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-20857 published?: CVE-2023-20857 was published on 2023-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_content:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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