CVE-2025-22225

VMware ESXi contains an arbitrary write vulnerability. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with privileges within the VMX process to trigger…

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CVSS score
8.2 High
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA KEV
Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-03-04, remediation due 2025-03-25)
Ransomware
Known ransomware campaign use
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-787, CWE-123
Published
2025-03-04
Last modified
2026-08-04
NVD status
Analyzed

Description

VMware ESXi contains an arbitrary write vulnerability. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with privileges within the VMX process to trigger an arbitrary kernel write leading to an escape of the sandbox.

Affected products

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-03-25.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.

References

FAQ

Is CVE-2025-22225 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-22225 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-03-04, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-03-25. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

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

CVE-2025-22225 has a CVSS base score of 8.2 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.