Improper authorization in VMware Tools - CVE-2025-41246
Published: September 30, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU116189
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-41246
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Affected software:
VMware Tools
VMware Tools
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-41246
Install updates from vendor's website.