Security readout for executives and security teams
Older VMware AirWatch mobile agents let a malicious AirWatch administrator create and execute files on enrolled Android or Windows Mobile devices through real-time File Manager features. This is most urgent for organizations still running legacy AirWatch Agent versions or keeping broad administrator access in the console. Exposure is limited to environments with VMware AirWatch Agent for Android below 8.2 or Windows Mobile below 6.5.2, especially where administrators can use File Manager capabilities. The bundle provides no CPEs, CVSS, or product rename mapping. Treat as priority remediation if legacy AirWatch mobile agents remain in production. The business risk is privileged MDM abuse leading to code execution on managed devices, but available evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation handling. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Android agents to version 8.2 or later.; Upgrade Windows Mobile agents to version 6.5.2 or later.; Review VMware VMSA-2018-0015 for vendor-specific remediation guidance..
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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