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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106026

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Tools
Client/Desktop applications / Other client 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Tools: 11.0.0 - 12.5.0

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External links
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25518

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.