#VU116189 Improper authorization in VMware Tools - CVE-2025-41246

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#VU116189 Improper authorization in VMware Tools - CVE-2025-41246

Published: September 30, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU116189
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
VMware Tools
Software vendor:
VMware, Inc

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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