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Emergency Advisory Plan for CVE-2021-22054 in Omnissa Workspace One UEM

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Overview

Omnissa Workspace One UEM is affected by a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-22054. This vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data by redirecting server requests without proper authentication. Immediate attention is required to mitigate potential risks.

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The SSRF flaw can lead to exposure and misuse of data, which could have significant implications for business operations and data integrity.

Affected Products

  • Omnissa Workspace One UEM (formerly VMware Workspace One UEM)

Mitigations

  • Apply Patches: Refer to the official vendor advisory for patch details and apply the necessary updates to address the vulnerability.
  • Vendor Instructions: Follow Omnissa’s guidelines for implementing any interim mitigations if patches cannot be immediately applied.
  • Discontinue Use: If no mitigations are possible, consider discontinuing use of the affected product until secure versions are deployed.

Detection and Monitoring

Implement network and host-based intrusion detection systems (IDS) to monitor for unusual outbound requests or activities associated with SSRF attempts.

Review access logs for unexpected patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts, such as unauthorized IPs making requests or accessing sensitive data endpoints.

Compliance and Guidance

Adhere to BOD 22-01 guidelines regarding cloud service security where applicable.

Keep detailed records of mitigation measures and timeline for compliance and audit purposes.

Deadline

Mitigations should be implemented by March 23, 2026, to comply with the advisory timeline and reduce potential exploitation risks.

Further Information

For more details, consult resources like the NIST Vulnerability Database.

Sources

– https://github.com/cisagov/kev-data

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