HIGH CISA KEV

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
3/4/2025
Patch Due Date
3/25/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
3/4/2025

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 3/25/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-22225?

CVE-2025-22225 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.2 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2025-22225 affecting your environment?

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