CVE-2025-41231

Name: CVE-2025-41231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-20T13:15:48.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-41231 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Cloud Foundation contains a missing authorisation vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to VMware Cloud Foundation appliance may be able to perform certain unauthorised actions and access limited sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Cloud Foundation contains a missing authorisation vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to VMware Cloud Foundation appliance may be able to perform certain unauthorised actions and access limited sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	>= 4.5, < 4.5.2
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	>= 5.0, < 5.2.1.2

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25733Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-41231?

How severe is CVE-2025-41231?

CVE-2025-41231 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-41231?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-41231?

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Source: NVD / NIST