CVE-2022-22954

KEVRansomware UseVMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager Server-Side Template Injection Vulnerability

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager allow for remote code execution due to server-side template injection.

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a remote code execution vulnerability due to server-side template injection. A malicious actor with network access can trigger a server-side template injection that may result in remote code execution.

CVSS 3.1 vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

PublishedApr 11, 2022

Last modifiedJun 17, 2026

Added to KEVApr 14, 2022

Remediation dueMay 5, 2022

References

packetstormsecurity.com/files/166935/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Access-Template-Injection-Command-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22954US Government Resource

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Risk assessment · Critical

Actively exploited and used by ransomware crews. Patch immediately.

Exploitation: Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
Federal remediation deadline: Overdue by 1637 days
Ransomware: Used in known ransomware campaigns
CVSS: 9.8 CRITICAL
EPSS (30-day exploit probability): 100.0% · top 1% of all CVEs
Weakness: CWE-94
Attack vector: Network, remotely reachable
Preconditions: No privileges and no user interaction

Recommended actions

1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
5.Verify offline/immutable backups and segment the affected systems. This flaw is used for ransomware initial access.

Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.