CVE-2025-41225
VMware vCenter Server Command Execution Vulnerability
Description
The vCenter Server contains an authenticated command-execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges to create or modify alarms and run script action may exploit this issue to run arbitrary commands on the vCenter Server.
INFO
Published Date :
May 20, 2025, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 21, 2025, 8:25 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-41225
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade VMware vCenter Server to version 7.0 U3v, 8.0 U3e, or later.
- Update VMware Workstation to version 17.6.3, or later.
- Update VMware Fusion to version 13.6.3, or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-41225 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-41225.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25717 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-41225 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-41225
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-41225 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The vCenter Server contains an authenticated command-execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges to create or modify alarms and run script action may exploit this issue to run arbitrary commands on the vCenter Server. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25717