SB2025093026 - Improper authorization in VMware Tools
Published: September 30, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025093026
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-41246)
CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to virtual machines.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks. A remote user who is already authenticated through vCenter or ESX can gain unauthorized access other guest VMs.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.