CVE-2025-22225
CVSS v3
8.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
6.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-03-04
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-03-25
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2025-03-04
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.
Is CVE-2025-22225 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-22225 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2025-03-25.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-22225?
CVE-2025-22225 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.2 (HIGH severity).
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