CVE-2025-22225

Name: CVE-2025-22225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-04T12:15:33.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-22225 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware ESXi contains an arbitrary write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an arbitrary kernel write leading to an escape of the sandbox.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware ESXi contains an arbitrary write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an arbitrary kernel write leading to an escape of the sandbox.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 25, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Esxi	7.0
Vmware	Esxi	8.0
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	All versions
Vmware	Telco Cloud Infrastructure	2.2
Vmware	Telco Cloud Infrastructure	2.5
Vmware	Telco Cloud Infrastructure	2.7
Vmware	Telco Cloud Infrastructure	3.0
Vmware	Telco Cloud Platform	2.0
Vmware	Telco Cloud Platform	2.5
Vmware	Telco Cloud Platform	2.7
Vmware	Telco Cloud Platform	3.0
Vmware	Telco Cloud Platform	4.0
Vmware	Telco Cloud Platform	4.0.1
Vmware	Telco Cloud Platform	5.0

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25390Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-22225US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22225?

VMware ESXi contains an arbitrary write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an arbitrary kernel write leading to an escape of the sandbox.

How severe is CVE-2025-22225?

CVE-2025-22225 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22225?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST