Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU106026

#VU106026 Improper access control in VMware Tools - CVE-2025-22230

Published: March 25, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106026

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22230

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
VMware Tools

Software vendor:
VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local unprivileged user can escalate privileges on the affected VM.

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