CVE-2025-22247
Medium
Description
VMware Tools contains an insecure file handling vulnerability. A malicious actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM may tamper the local files to trigger insecure file operations within that VM.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.1
Exploit probability—
ProductVMware Tools
PublishedMay 12, 2025
First seenMay 12, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- VMware Tools12.5.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Tools | 12.x.x, 11.x.x ≤ v < 12.5.2 | 12.5.2 |
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