CVE-2025-22230: Authentication bypass vulnerability
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.
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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22230?
CVE-2025-22230 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized operations within a guest VM.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22230?
To fix CVE-2025-22230, update VMware Tools for Windows to the latest version that addresses this authentication bypass vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-22230?
Any user with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM utilizing VMware Tools for Windows is affected by CVE-2025-22230.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-22230?
CVE-2025-22230 is an authentication bypass vulnerability caused by improper access control within VMware Tools for Windows.
What actions can an attacker take with CVE-2025-22230?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-22230 can perform high privilege operations within the affected VM despite having non-administrative privileges.