CVE-2025-22230

Authentication bypass vulnerability

Description

VMware Tools for Windows contains an authentication bypass vulnerability due to improper access control. A malicious actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM may gain ability to perform certain high privilege operations within that VM.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: n/a VMware Tools
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25518

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22230?
CVE-2025-22230 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-22230?
To fix CVE-2025-22230, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-22230 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-22230 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-22230?
CVE-2025-22230 affects n/a VMware Tools.
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