CVE-2025-41225

VMware vCenter Server authenticated command-execution vulnerability

Description

The vCenter Server contains an authenticated command-execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges to create or modify alarms and run script action may exploit this issue to run arbitrary commands on the vCenter Server.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: VMware vCenter Server
Affected: VMware Cloud Foundation
Affected: VMware Telco Cloud Platform
Affected: VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25717

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-41225?
CVE-2025-41225 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-41225?
To fix CVE-2025-41225, 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-2025-41225 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-41225 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-2025-41225?
CVE-2025-41225 affects VMware vCenter Server, VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Telco Cloud Platform, VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure.
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