CVE-2026-22716
VMware Workstation out-of-bounds write vulnerability
Description
Out-of-bound write vulnerability in VMware Workstation 25H1 and below on any platform allows an actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM to terminate certain Workstation processes.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 27, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 27, 2026, 8:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-22716
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | dcf2e128-44bd-42ed-91e8-88f912c1401d | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update VMware Workstation to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Restrict non-administrative guest VM access.
- Monitor system for suspicious activity.
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-2026-22716.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36986 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-22716 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-22716
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Out-of-bound read vulnerability in VMware Workstation 25H1 and below on any platform allows an actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM to obtain limited information disclosure from the machine where VMware Workstation is installed. Out-of-bound write vulnerability in VMware Workstation 25H1 and below on any platform allows an actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM to terminate certain Workstation processes. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-787 Removed CWE CWE-125 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Out-of-bound read vulnerability in VMware Workstation 25H1 and below on any platform allows an actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM to obtain limited information disclosure from the machine where VMware Workstation is installed. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36986