SRC-2022-0023 : VMWare Workspace ONE Access ClaimTransformationHelper validateClaimRuleCondition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID: CVE-2022-31700

CVSS Score: 7.2, (/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Vendors: VMWare

Affected Products: Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, vRealize Automation

Vulnerability Details:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of VMWare Workspace ONE Access. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the ClaimTransformationHelper class. A crafted request specifying a malcious condition can result in impromper bean validation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the horizon user.

Vendor Response:

VMWare has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0032.html

Disclosure Timeline:

• 2022-09-19 – Sent to VMWare PSIRT

• 2022-12-14 – Coordinated public release of advisory

Proof of Concept: /pocs/src-2022-0023.py.txt

Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by Steven Seeley of Source Incite