CVE-2025-41246
High
Description
VMware Tools for Windows contains an improper authorisation vulnerability due to the way it handles user access controls. A malicious actor with non-administrative privileges on a guest VM, who is already authenticated through vCenter or ESX may exploit this issue to access other guest VMs. Successful exploitation requires knowledge of credentials of the targeted VMs and vCenter or ESX.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.6
Exploit probability—
Product
Tools
PublishedSep 29, 2025
First seenSep 29, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization
How to fix
Update
- VMware Tools13.0.5.0, 12.5.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Tools | 13.x.x.x ≤ v < 13.0.5.0, 12.x.x ≤ v < 12.5.4, 11.x.x | 13.0.5.0, 12.5.4 |
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